December · Greenland
Best time to visit Qaqortoq in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Qaqortoq in December
Average temperature -3°C, 121 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Qaqortoq scores 2.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Qaqortoq is a compact South Greenland town of colorful hillside homes, public stone art, Norse history, and boat access to farms and hot springs.
December in Qaqortoq — off-season conditions
December averages -3°C (27°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 121 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 5.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Qaqortoq in December?
- In December, Qaqortoq averages -3°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Qaqortoq?
- December earns a 2.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Qaqortoq in December?
- Expect about 121 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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