Danmarkshavn weather in January (Greenland)

Is Danmarkshavn a good destination in January, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Danmarkshavn generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -18°C, cooling off to about -24°C at night. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Danmarkshavn in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 0 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Danmarkshavn climate page with graphs.

 

Danmarkshavn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -24°C  

Max Temperature -18°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in January

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Danmarkshavn should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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