Climate guide for Tasiilaq, Greenland

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About Tasiilaq

Tasiilaq places a small, hilly town beside the trail-free scale of East Greenland. Summer supports guided hiking, sailing, kayaking, and whale watching, while late winter and spring bring dog sledding, skiing, and snow travel. June through September is the main open-water season; February through April is the established winter activity window. Reaching town requires a connection through Kulusuk, and travel beyond town should involve experienced local guides because ice stability, weather, navigation, and polar-bear risk are not problems to improvise around.

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Things to do in Tasiilaq

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When to visit Tasiilaq: the short answer

The best time to visit Tasiilaq is July, followed by August, January. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 11°C with 65 mm of rain and about 21 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, November. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.2/10.

Across the year Tasiilaq swings from -10°C in January to 11°C in July, a 21-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 65 mm in May to 75 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Tasiilaq is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (11°C). Coolest: January (-10°C). Driest: May (65 mm). Wettest: January (75 mm).

Tasiilaq month by month

January in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

January averages -10°C (14°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

February averages -9°C (16°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 10.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

March in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

March averages -5°C (23°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

April averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

May in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

May averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

June in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

June averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 15 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

July in Tasiilaq — the year's strongest window

Best window · 7.8/10

July averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Tasiilaq at 7.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

August in Tasiilaq — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 7.8/10

August averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

September in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

September averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

October averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 10.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

November in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

November averages -4°C (25°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Tasiilaq — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

December averages -8°C (18°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 9 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tasiilaq — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Tasiilaq, Greenland?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Tasiilaq are July, August. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 7.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Tasiilaq year-round?
Tasiilaq has a climate profile suited to nature and wildlife travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -10°C in January to 11°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.2 and 7.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Tasiilaq?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Tasiilaq are January (5.2/10), February (5.2/10), March (5.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Tasiilaq?
January is the wettest month in Tasiilaq, averaging about 75 mm of rainfall. May is the driest, at roughly 65 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Tasiilaq?
May sees the most sun in Tasiilaq, with about 21 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Tasiilaq a good destination for nature and wildlife travel?
Tasiilaq is well suited to nature and wildlife travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Tasiilaq calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Tasiilaq: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for nature and wildlife travel.

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