February · Greenland
Best time to visit Qaqortoq in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Qaqortoq in February
Average temperature -6°C, 113 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
2.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Qaqortoq scores 2.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 113 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.
February in Qaqortoq — the hardest end of the year
February sits at -6°C (21°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
113 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
That is 2.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Qaqortoq — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Qaqortoq in February?
- In February, Qaqortoq averages -6°C, 113 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Qaqortoq?
- February 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 February?
- Expect about 113 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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