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Temperature in Greenland in January

January in Greenland has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Nord with -24°C to low temperatures in Ittoqqortoormiit with 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Ittoqqortoormiit and -30°C in Nord. January falls during the winter season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Greenland in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Greenland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in Greenland?
    • Based on our systematic data collection, Ittoqqortoormiit has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 3°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of -1°C."

  • What is the coldest city in January in Greenland?
    • According to our data, Nord holds the title for the coldest city in Greenland in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -24°C and drops to lows of about -30°C during the night.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 1°C in Nuuk this month, so not the best month to swim.

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