Best time to visit Qaanaaq

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When is the best time to visit Qaanaaq?

The best time to visit Qaanaaq is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -24°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Qaanaaq-24
    Jan
  • -25°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Qaanaaq-25
    Feb
  • -25°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Qaanaaq-25
    Mar
  • -18°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Qaanaaq-18
    Apr
  • -7°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Qaanaaq-7
    May
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Qaanaaq1
    Jun
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Qaanaaq4
    Jul
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Qaanaaq3
    Aug
  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Qaanaaq-4
    Sep
  • -12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Qaanaaq-12
    Oct
  • -18°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Qaanaaq-18
    Nov
  • -23°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Qaanaaq-23
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the warmest month in Qaanaaq?

The warmest time of year in Qaanaaq is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 4°C.

Which month has the most rain in Qaanaaq?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Qaanaaq with 32mm on average. There are normally 8 days in August with some rain. Rain may fall as snow in this month.

When is it sunniest in Qaanaaq?

The sunniest time of year in Qaanaaq is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 42% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Qaanaaq?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Qaanaaq in September when the water temperature reaches -1°C.

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The weather guide for Greenland (Qaanaaq) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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