Narsaq weather in January (Greenland)

Is Narsaq a good destination in January, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Narsaq includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -5°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Narsaq in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of snow according to historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Narsaq. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Narsaq, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 11 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 Narsaq 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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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