January · Greenland
Best time to visit Qaqortoq in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Qaqortoq in January
Average temperature -4°C, 161 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 161 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Qaqortoq scores 1.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 161 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.
January in Qaqortoq: expect compromises
At -4°C (25°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
161 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 6.1 hours of daylight.
That is 1.4/10 on the same scale — 12th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Qaqortoq — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Qaqortoq in January?
- In January, Qaqortoq averages -4°C, 161 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Qaqortoq?
- January earns a 1.4/10 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 January?
- Expect about 161 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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