When is the best time to go to Sisimiut?

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

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


Annual weather in Sisimiut

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

Month
January 11°F/16°F
1.9in
February 7°F/13°F
1.2in
March 9°F/16°F
1.7in
April 18°F/25°F
2.3in
May 32°F/38°F
1.5in
June 41°F/47°F
1.1in
July 47°F/52°F
2.4in
August 47°F/52°F
3in
September 38°F/41°F
2.2in
October 29°F/32°F
2.4in
November 22°F/25°F
2.4in
December 16°F/20°F
2.5in


Weather and climate in Sisimiut

Sisimiut enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sisimiut is 31°F (ranging from 13°F in february to 52°F in july). Annual rainfall is 24.5in, with a minimum of 1.1in in june and a maximum of 3in in august.
  • From january to may the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 32°F and it rains about 1.5in each month.
  • Between the months of june and august the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 52°F and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between september and december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 18°F and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sisimiut

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sisimiut: 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 Sisimiut

Find out when Sisimiut 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 Sisimiut

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

Figure: Visitor index for Sisimiut month by month



Best time for low prices in Sisimiut

Average prices of hotels in Sisimiut month by month

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

Find the best price for your hotel room


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