Tasiilaq Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Tasiilaq, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a chilly 10°C (50°F) in July to a very cold -4°C (25°F) in March.

Nighttime temperatures range from 4°C (39°F) in July to -9°C (16°F) in March.

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Temperature ranges by month

Tasiilaq experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1301 mm (51 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Tasiilaq bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high snowfall, with an average of 141 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 16 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 56 mm (2.2 in) over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Tasiilaq Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Tasiilaq, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from -1°C (30°F) in January to 4°C (39°F) in June.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tasiilaq.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in April, May, June, July, August, September and October and higher in January, February, March, November and December. What does this mean?

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