January weather forecast
Greenland

In Greenland, January typically presents the coldest conditions, marking the peak of the Arctic winter. The coastal areas, influenced by a milder tundra climate and the moderating effect of the surrounding seas, have average temperatures ranging from -8°C (17.6°F) to -12°C (10.4°F). In stark contrast, the inland ice cap regions plunge to extreme lows, with temperatures often reaching below -30°C (-22°F).

Nuuk, the capital and largest city of Greenland, experiences an average temperature of -8°C (17.6°F) in January. Despite its coastal location, the city is not spared from the chilling winter cold, and heavy snowfall is common, contributing to the already abundant snow cover from previous months.

Further north in the city of Ilulissat, the conditions are even more intense, with average temperatures descending to -15°C (5°F). Given its location, the city is plunged into darkness, experiencing the Polar Night during this period, with the sun not rising above the horizon for several weeks.

January stands out from December and February due to its typically lower temperatures and enduring Polar Night conditions. Although the harshest winter month, it's a time when Greenland's frozen landscapes can be most dramatically experienced, with activities such as ice fishing and dog sledding taking precedence. However, the extreme cold and limited daylight hours make January a challenging month for travel and outdoor activities.

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• Nuuk - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Nuuk are January, November and December, with an average of 1h of sunshine. In Nuuk, Greenland, in January, during 13.8 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sisimiut - January »
  In Sisimiut, Greenland, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days. In Sisimiut during January, snow falls for 10.1 days.
• Ilulissat - January »
  January and March are months with the least rain in Ilulissat when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of rain. January and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ilulissat, Greenland.
• Qaqortoq - January »
  On the first day of January in Qaqortoq, Greenland, sunrise is at 10:13 and sunset at 16:01. On the last day of January, in Qaqortoq, sunrise is at 09:24 and sunset at 17:10 -02.
• Aasiaat - January »
  In Aasiaat, during January, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow. In Aasiaat, in January, during 15.6 snowfall days, 65mm (2.56") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Maniitsoq - January »
  On the first day of January in Maniitsoq, sunrise is at 11:45 and sunset at 15:24. Defining conditions for January in Maniitsoq consist of colder seas compared to the latter period of the year.
• Narsaq - January »
  In Narsaq in January, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 134mm (5.28") of snow. In Narsaq during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.
• Paamiut - January »
  January in Paamiut unveils a chilly panorama, marked by fleeting yet crystal-clear daylight hours and an average temperature fluctuation from -10.1°C (13.8°F) to -3.4°C (25.9°F). January is the coldest month in Paamiut with the temperature often reaching an average high of -3.4°C (25.9°F) and an average low of -10.1°C (13.8°F).
• Uummannaq - January »
  January in Uummannaq, Greenland experiences the lowest amount of daylight in the year, with a mere 1.1 hours of sunlight per day. On the first day of January in Uummannaq, sunrise is at 22:00 and sunset at 22:00.
• Nanortalik - January »
  Beginning the year in Nanortalik, the weather in January skews toward colder temperatures, it continuously teases the freezing point with averages ranging from -8°C (17.6°F) to a high of 2°C (35.6°F). On the first day of January in Nanortalik sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 16:04.
• Qasigiannguit - January »
  January in Qasigiannguit, Greenland experiences a bitter cold, with the sea temperature falling to a freezing -1.2°C (29.8°F). On the first day of January in Qasigiannguit sunrise is at 22:00 and sunset at 22:00.
• Upernavik - January »
  January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Upernavik, Greenland. The dawn of January in Upernavik sees an average high-temperature of a still frigid cold -13.6°C (7.5°F), subtly contrasting with December's -11.2°C (11.8°F).