October in
Qaqortoq ushers in a chilly ambiance as the temperatures dip down to 3.9°C (39°F). As the daylight hours decrease further, hues of autumn become more prominent. While fall foliage paints the landscape in warm colors, the atmosphere grows colder, making it the perfect time for cozy indoor activities. The city starts preparing for the approaching winter months, anticipating the first snowfall.
Temperature
The arrival of October correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from
September's frosty 8°C (46.4°F) to a wintry 3.9°C (39°F). In Qaqortoq, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold -1.7°C (28.9°F) during October.
Rainfall
In Qaqortoq, in October, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Qaqortoq aggregates up to 857mm (33.74") of precipitation.
Sea temperature
In Qaqortoq, the average seawater temperature in October is 1.2°C (34.2°F).
Note: While swimming, this scenario is perilously cold, dangerous, and potentially fatal. Hypothermia is almost imminent without proper insulated waterproof attire.
Daylight
In Qaqortoq, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of October in Qaqortoq, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 19:35 -01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset at 17:06 -02.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -01 to -02. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Saturday, 29.
March 2025, at 23:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -02 to -01.