AI-generatedTasiilaq at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 12°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 4.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 1,182 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−2 / UTC−1
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Tasiilaq
Tasiilaq has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 12 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Tasiilaq is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tasiilaq
The best time to visit Tasiilaq is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 4.3 °C. Rain is frequent from January to April and in September; the wettest month is January with 134 mm.
Tasiilaq through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tasiilaq in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −2–5 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Tasiilaq in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 9–12 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Tasiilaq in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–8 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Tasiilaq in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–−2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 41 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
Rainy months
Jan – Apr, Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Sep – 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 −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 3°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 3°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about 0°
08:2218:10
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 07:50–09:36 · evening 16:56–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:50 · evening 18:42–19:02
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 Tasiilaq compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 5° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The days get 3.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 5° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 0° | −3° |
| Sea | 2° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.9 h |
What is the weather like in Tasiilaq in October?
In October, Tasiilaq is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 96 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 48 min08:22 – 18:10
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 8 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
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 Tasiilaq
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 Tasiilaq: score 63 against 17. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 3° | 12° |
| Night-time low | −2° | 4° |
| Sea | 1.6° | 3.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 96 mm | 58 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tasiilaq month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January−3° · Sea 0° · 0.4 h
In January, Tasiilaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 134 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in January8February−2° · Sea −1° · 1.9 h
In February, Tasiilaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 116 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in February15March−2° · Sea −1° · 4.5 h
In March, Tasiilaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 114 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in March24April2° · Sea −1° · 6.5 h
In April, Tasiilaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 106 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in April37May5° · Sea −1° · 9.0 h
In May, Tasiilaq is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in May47June9° · Sea 1° · 9.3 h
In June, Tasiilaq is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in June63July12° · Sea 3° · 9.0 h
In July, Tasiilaq is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in July55August11° · Sea 4° · 8.2 h
In August, Tasiilaq is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in August19September8° · Sea 3° · 5.0 h
In September, Tasiilaq is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in September17October3° · Sea 2° · 3.4 h
In October, Tasiilaq is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 96 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in October13November0° · Sea 2° · 1.1 h
In November, Tasiilaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 114 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq in November13December−2° · Sea 1° · 0.0 h
In December, Tasiilaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 115 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tasiilaq.
Tasiilaq 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 Tasiilaq
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 −2°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−9°), the warmest in August (4°). 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 | 7 | −3° | −8° | −0.2° | 0.4 h | 15 | 134 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | −3° | −9° | −0.6° | 1.9 h | 14 | 116 |
| MarchMar | 15 | −2° | −9° | −1.0° | 4.5 h | 13 | 114 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 2° | −5° | −1.1° | 6.5 h | 12 | 106 |
| MayMay | 37 | 5° | −1° | −0.8° | 9.0 h | 10 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 9° | 2° | 0.6° | 9.3 h | 8 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 12° | 4° | 3.1° | 9.0 h | 7 | 58 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 11° | 4° | 4.3° | 8.2 h | 8 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 8° | 2° | 2.9° | 5.0 h | 12 | 119 |
| OctoberOct | 17 | 3° | −2° | 1.6° | 3.4 h | 11 | 96 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 0° | −5° | 1.5° | 1.1 h | 12 | 114 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | −2° | −7° | 1.1° | 0.0 h | 12 | 115 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tasiilaq
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 0.9 – 2.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tasiilaq ranges from −1.1 °C in April to 4.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 2.8 and 5.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.2° | −1.7° | 1.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.6° | −1.7° | 0.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.0° | −1.7° | 0.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.1° | −1.6° | −0.2° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.8° | −1.7° | 0.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 0.6° | −1.2° | 1.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 3.1° | 1.2° | 5.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 4.3° | 2.8° | 5.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 2.9° | 2.0° | 4.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 1.6° | 0.9° | 2.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 1.5° | 0.1° | 2.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 1.1° | −0.7° | 2.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tasiilaq
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 3.4 of 9.8 hours of daylight in Tasiilaq, 35 % 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 Tasiilaq: 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, Tasiilaq has about 11 rainy days with 96 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tasiilaq
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 Tasiilaq
How breezy and how cloudy Tasiilaq 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 Tasiilaq typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Jan – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Tasiilaq: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Tasiilaq
When Tasiilaq 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, Tasiilaq has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 38 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 56 out of 100: likely.
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 Tasiilaq
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tasiilaq 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.
Tasiilaq has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 17
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 40 min
- Distance
- 2,610 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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Tasiilaq vs Ólafsvík
In October Tasiilaq has the better holiday weather (score 17 vs 4). During the day Ólafsvík is 5 °C warmer than Tasiilaq. The sea in Ólafsvík is 7 °C warmer.
| in October | Tasiilaq | Ólafsvík |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 4 |
| Daytime high | 3° | 8° |
| Sea | 2° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 16 |
| Best time | Jul | Jun – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Tasiilaq
When is the best time to visit Tasiilaq?
The best time to visit Tasiilaq 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 Tasiilaq?
The sea temperature in Tasiilaq ranges from −1.1 °C in April to 4.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Tasiilaq in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 1.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Tasiilaq?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 12 °C and nights around 4 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Tasiilaq?
Rain is frequent from January to April and in September; the wettest month is January with 134 mm. The driest month is July with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tasiilaq get?
Tasiilaq gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.3 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Tasiilaq in?
Tasiilaq is on UTC−2 in January and UTC−1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tasiilaq?
A nonstop flight from London to Tasiilaq takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,610 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tasiilaq?
Tasiilaq has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 39, summer holidays 58, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 10.