Sisimiut
Qeqqata, Greenland
When is the best time to visit Sisimiut?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.4 °C | -14.5 °C | 49 mm | 10.3 | 4.1 h |
| February | -10.3 °C | -17.0 °C | 30 mm | 7.0 | 8.2 h |
| March | -8.4 °C | -15.5 °C | 32 mm | 6.4 | 11.7 h |
| April | -2.0 °C | -8.9 °C | 32 mm | 5.6 | 15.6 h |
| May | 4.0 °C | -2.2 °C | 30 mm | 6.2 | 19.7 h |
| June | 9.0 °C | 1.9 °C | 25 mm | 6.1 | 24.0 h |
| July | 11.6 °C | 4.3 °C | 52 mm | 7.0 | 21.9 h |
| August | 10.7 °C | 4.5 °C | 62 mm | 8.1 | 17.1 h |
| September | 6.8 °C | 1.5 °C | 60 mm | 9.8 | 13.2 h |
| October | 2.0 °C | -3.2 °C | 62 mm | 8.9 | 9.5 h |
| November | -2.3 °C | -7.6 °C | 62 mm | 11.5 | 5.5 h |
| December | -5.2 °C | -10.7 °C | 56 mm | 12.5 | 1.9 h |
Plan your trip to Sisimiut
Tours in Sisimiut
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Sisimiut
January in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of -8 °C and lows of -15 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
February in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of -10 °C and lows of -17 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
March in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of -8 °C and lows of -16 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
April in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of -2 °C and lows of -9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
May in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
June in Sisimiut: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
July in Sisimiut: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
August in Sisimiut: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
September in Sisimiut: cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
October in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
November in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of -2 °C and lows of -8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
December in Sisimiut: very cold, with highs of -5 °C and lows of -11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Sisimiut
- In 8 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- It is so far north or south that the sun does not set in summer and barely rises in winter.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in November.
More destinations
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Nuuk
Greenland
November: -1° / -5°
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New York City
United States
November: 12° / 6°
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Barcelona
Spain
November: 18° / 10°
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Paris
France
November: 11° / 6°
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London
United Kingdom
November: 12° / 6°
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Los Angeles
United States
November: 21° / 12°
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Berlin
Germany
November: 8° / 3°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
November: 10° / 5°
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Istanbul
Turkey
November: 15° / 9°
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Chicago
United States
November: 10° / 2°
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Madrid
Spain
November: 14° / 6°
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Sydney
Australia
November: 25° / 17°