Tasiilaq weather in January (Greenland)

What should you pack for a trip to Tasiilaq in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Tasiilaq typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. Winter occurs in January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -9°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Tasiilaq in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Snow is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 1 hour of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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 Tasiilaq climate page with graphs.

 

Tasiilaq, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Water Temperature -1°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 1 hour *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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 Tasiilaq 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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