When is the best time to go to Qaqortoq?

When is the best time to go to Qaqortoq? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The coldest months are February and March
  • The rainiest months are August, September and November


Annual weather in Qaqortoq

For full information about the climate and weather in Qaqortoq a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 27°F/31°F
4.5in
February 25°F/29°F
4.1in
March 25°F/31°F
4.6in
April 31°F/34°F
4in
May 36°F/38°F
4.4in
June 40°F/43°F
5.7in
July 43°F/47°F
5.6in
August 45°F/47°F
6.4in
September 41°F/43°F
7.2in
October 36°F/40°F
4.5in
November 32°F/34°F
6in
December 29°F/32°F
4.7in


Weather and climate in Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Qaqortoq is 38°F (ranging from 29°F in february to 47°F in august). Annual rainfall is 61.5in, with a minimum of 4in in april and a maximum of 7.2in in september.
  • From january to june the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 40°F and, in june, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • From july to august the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 31°F in average.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Qaqortoq

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Qaqortoq: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Qaqortoq

Find out when Qaqortoq has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Qaqortoq

  • Very low season in Qaqortoq
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
  • Low season in Qaqortoq
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: September.
  • High season in Qaqortoq
    The number of visitors to Qaqortoq is high in: June.
  • Peak season in Qaqortoq
    The largest number of tourists visiting Qaqortoq is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Qaqortoq month by month



Best time for low prices in Qaqortoq

Average prices of hotels in Qaqortoq month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Qaqortoq. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, March is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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