Ittoqqortoormiit weather in January (Greenland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ittoqqortoormiit this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ittoqqortoormiit generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -1°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Ittoqqortoormiit in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 6 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 1 hour of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ittoqqortoormiit. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ittoqqortoormiit, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 1 hour  

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

Temperatures

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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. With a water temperature of around -1°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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