Danmarkshavn Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Danmarkshavn is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a chilly 5°C (41°F) in July to a very cold -19°C (-2°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 0°C (32°F) in July to around -25°C (-13°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Danmarkshavn has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 407 mm (16 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Danmarkshavn shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snowfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 50 mm (2 in) of precipitation over 5 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm (0.5 in) of snow/rainfall over a single snowy/rainy day. For more details, please visit our Danmarkshavn Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Danmarkshavn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Danmarkshavn.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in July and August to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, March, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)