AI-generatedAasiaat at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 10°
- Warmest sea
- Jul · 6.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 332 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−2 / UTC−1
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Aasiaat
Aasiaat has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 10 °C, while February is the coolest at −12 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Aasiaat is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Aasiaat
The best time to visit Aasiaat is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in July it only reaches 6.2 °C. The wettest month is August with 58 mm of precipitation.
Aasiaat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Aasiaat in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −11–2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Aasiaat in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 7–10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Aasiaat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −3–5 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Aasiaat in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −11–−5 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 0°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 1°
- Evening, 20:00: about 0°
- Night, 23:00: about −1°
09:3419:00
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:58–11:03 · evening 17:31–19:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:35–08:58 · evening 19:36–19:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Aasiaat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 3° at the start of the month to −1° at the end. The sea cools from 4° to 2°. The days get 4.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 3° | −1° |
| Night-time low | −1° | −5° |
| Sea | 4° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.1 h |
What is the weather like in Aasiaat in October?
In October, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 26 min09:34 – 19:00
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Aasiaat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Aasiaat: score 54 against 22. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 54better |
| Daytime high | 1° | 10° |
| Night-time low | −3° | 5° |
| Sea | 3.0° | 6.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 35 mmbetter | 45 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Aasiaat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
28January−9° · Sea 0° · 0.1 h
In January, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 17 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in January30February−11° · Sea −1° · 1.8 h
In February, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in February34March−11° · Sea −1° · 4.3 h
In March, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in March40April−4° · Sea 0° · 6.3 h
In April, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in April47May2° · Sea 1° · 9.4 h
In May, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in May46June7° · Sea 4° · 10.6 h
In June, Aasiaat is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in June54July10° · Sea 6° · 9.5 h
In July, Aasiaat is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Aasiaat – and yet one of the best months here.
Aasiaat in July38August9° · Sea 6° · 7.1 h
In August, Aasiaat is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in August32September5° · Sea 5° · 5.7 h
In September, Aasiaat is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in September22October1° · Sea 3° · 3.2 h
In October, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in October23November−3° · Sea 2° · 0.4 h
In November, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in November23December−5° · Sea 0° · 0.0 h
In December, Aasiaat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Aasiaat.
Aasiaat in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Aasiaat
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
FrostOctober: nights around −3°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−18°), the warmest in July (5°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28 | −9° | −14° | −0.4° | 0.1 h | 5 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −12° | −18° | −0.9° | 1.8 h | 3 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 34 | −11° | −17° | −1.0° | 4.3 h | 4 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 40 | −5° | −10° | −0.5° | 6.3 h | 5 | 18 |
| MayMay | 47 | 2° | −3° | 0.9° | 9.4 h | 5 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 7° | 2° | 3.9° | 10.6 h | 6 | 26 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 10° | 5° | 6.2° | 9.5 h | 8 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 9° | 5° | 6.0° | 7.1 h | 9 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 32 | 5° | 2° | 4.6° | 5.7 h | 7 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 1° | −3° | 3.0° | 3.2 h | 8 | 35 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | −3° | −7° | 1.6° | 0.4 h | 7 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | −5° | −10° | 0.2° | 0.0 h | 7 | 23 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
68.71° N, 52.86° W · 1 m · America/Nuuk
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Aasiaat
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 2.2 – 3.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Aasiaat ranges from −1.0 °C in March to 6.2 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in July, eight out of ten years were between 4.1 and 8.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.4° | −1.2° | 0.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.9° | −1.6° | −0.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.0° | −1.6° | −0.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −0.5° | −1.5° | 0.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 0.9° | −0.1° | 2.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 3.9° | 2.3° | 5.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 6.2° | 4.1° | 8.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 6.0° | 5.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 4.6° | 3.9° | 5.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 3.0° | 2.2° | 3.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 1.6° | 0.5° | 2.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 0.2° | −0.7° | 0.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Aasiaat
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Aasiaat, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Aasiaat: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Aasiaat has about 8 rainy days with 35 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Aasiaat
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Aasiaat
How breezy and how cloudy Aasiaat is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Aasiaat typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Aasiaat: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Aasiaat
When Aasiaat is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Aasiaat has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 48 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Aasiaat
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Aasiaat in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Aasiaat has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 22).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 47
May half-term
May – Jun
FairBest holidays
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,330 km
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Greenland
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
- Language
- Kalaallisut
- Sockets
- Type C, E, F, K · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +299
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Aasiaat vs Ilulissat
In October the holiday weather in Aasiaat and Ilulissat is about equally good (score 22 vs 25). During the day Ilulissat is 1 °C cooler than Aasiaat. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Aasiaat | Ilulissat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 1° | 0° |
| Sea | 3° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Greenland in October: the best places
In October, Aasiaat ranks 5 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Aasiaat
When is the best time to visit Aasiaat?
The best time to visit Aasiaat is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Aasiaat?
The sea temperature in Aasiaat ranges from −1.0 °C in March to 6.2 °C in July. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Aasiaat in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 3.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Aasiaat?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 10 °C and nights around 5 °C. February is the coolest month at −12 °C.
When does it rain most in Aasiaat?
The wettest month is August with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Aasiaat get?
Aasiaat gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Aasiaat in?
Aasiaat is on UTC−2 in January and UTC−1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Aasiaat?
A nonstop flight from London to Aasiaat takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,330 km.
Which school holidays are best for Aasiaat?
Aasiaat has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 47, summer holidays 44, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 26.