Danmarkshavn weather in October (Greenland)

Planning a trip to Danmarkshavn in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Danmarkshavn generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -10°C, while nights can cool down to about -15°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Danmarkshavn in October usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Typically around of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 68 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Danmarkshavn in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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