Sisimiut weather in December (Greenland)

Curious about the December weather in Sisimiut? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Sisimiut typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -13°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Sisimiut in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 Sisimiut climate page with graphs.

 

Sisimiut, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in December

Find out more about the weather in Greenland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Sisimiut in December?

Visitors traveling to Sisimiut 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 December.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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