Sisimiut Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from chilly to very cold in Sisimiut. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 10°C (50°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -13°C (9°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in July to -18°C (0°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Sisimiut has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 655 mm (26 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Sisimiut experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 73 mm (2.9 in) in September, the wettest month, and 37 mm (1.5 in) in March, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Sisimiut Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sisimiut can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during November and December. What does this mean?

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