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 month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically collects 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Nuuk is January, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically collects 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
• Sisimiut - January »
  In Sisimiut in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sisimiut, Greenland, 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 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.
• Qaqortoq - January »
  January is Qaqortoq's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of -2.2°C (28°F) and lows of -9.2°C (15.4°F). On the first day of January in Qaqortoq sunrise is at 09:12 and sunset at 15:02.
• Aasiaat - January »
  In Aasiaat, in January, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 65mm (2.56") of snow. In Aasiaat, during January, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.
• Maniitsoq - January »
  In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:45 and sunset at 14:24. Defining conditions for January in Maniitsoq consist of colder seas compared to the latter period of the year.
• Narsaq - January »
  In Narsaq in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Narsaq, during January, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 134mm (5.28") of snow.
• 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). In Paamiut during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.
• 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. Uummannaq in January witnesses an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold -8°C (17.6°F), indicating a slight variation from December's -6°C (21.2°F).
• 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 09:04 and sunset at 15:04.
• 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 21:00 and sunset at 21:00.
• Upernavik - January »
  January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Upernavik, Greenland. The months with the lowest UV index in Upernavik are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.