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Sisimiut weather in October (Greenland)

How does the October weather in Sisimiut compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Sisimiut includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -5°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Sisimiut in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in October

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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