Greenland weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Greenland in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Greenland in January?
Greenland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January falls during the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Nord at -24°C to cold in Ittoqqortoormiit at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -30°C in Nord. In many regions in Greenland, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Kangerlussuaq with an average of 14 mm to heavy snowfall in PrChristianSund with 233 mm.
For specific regional insights in Greenland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greenland climate page.
Where to go in Greenland in January
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in Greenland
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Greenland?
Average weather in Ilulissat
In January Ilulissat generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -19°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Kangerlussuaq
In January Kangerlussuaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Narsaq
In January Narsaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Kulusuk
In January Kulusuk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Tasiilaq
In January Tasiilaq generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greenland.
Is January the best time to visit Greenland?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Greenland due to the typically poor weather in Ilulissat.
On average, the best time to visit Greenland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Ilulissat. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Greenland.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Greenland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Greenland.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.