Kulusuk weather in January (Greenland)

What should you pack for a trip to Kulusuk in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kulusuk typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Kulusuk in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 1 hour of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kulusuk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Water Temperature -1°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 1 hour *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Angmagssalik, Greenland (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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 Kulusuk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around -1°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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