Kangerlussuaq weather in January (Greenland)

How is January weather typically in Kangerlussuaq? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kangerlussuaq includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -15°C, cooling down at night to around -23°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Kangerlussuaq in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 7 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kangerlussuaq. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kangerlussuaq climate page with graphs.

 

Kangerlussuaq, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -23°C  

Max Temperature -15°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Greenland in January

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Kangerlussuaq should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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