Climate of Sermersooq, Greenland
Area-weighted average across Sermersooq. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sermersooq, a subdivision of Greenland, has a polar or high-altitude climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -22.6°C / -8.7°F in February to -3.7°C / 25.3°F in July, with rainfall from 54 mm / 2.1 in to 114 mm / 4.5 in depending on the season (1014 mm / 39.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -22.2°C-8°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -22.6°C-8.7°F | 101 mm4″ | Snowy |
| March | -22.6°C-8.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
| April | -18.3°C-0.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
| May | -11.4°C11.5°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| June | -6°C21.2°F | 72 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| July | -3.7°C25.3°F | 73 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| August | -5.3°C22.5°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| September | -10°C14°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| October | -15.7°C3.7°F | 77 mm3″ | Snowy |
| November | -20°C-4°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -21.5°C-6.7°F | 101 mm4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sermersooq?
Sermersooq, Greenland does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at -3.7°C / 25.3°F, and the driest is April at 54 mm / 2.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Sermersooq?
Sermersooq, Greenland has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -22.6°C / -8.7°F in February to -3.7°C / 25.3°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1014 mm / 39.9 in, with the wettest month being January (114 mm / 4.5 in) and the driest April (54 mm / 2.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sermersooq?
The hottest month in Sermersooq is July, with an area-wide average temperature of -3.7°C / 25.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Sermersooq?
The coldest month in Sermersooq is February, with an area-wide average temperature of -22.6°C / -8.7°F.
When does it rain most in Sermersooq?
The wettest month in Sermersooq is January, averaging about 114 mm / 4.5 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 54 mm / 2.1 in.