AI-generatedUummannaq at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 13°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 5.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 374 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−2 / UTC−1
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Uummannaq
Uummannaq has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 13 °C, while February is the coolest at −11 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, Uummannaq is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 14.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Uummannaq
The best time to visit Uummannaq is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 5.0 °C. The wettest month is August with 57 mm of precipitation.
Uummannaq through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Uummannaq in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −10–3 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Uummannaq in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 10–13 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 11.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Uummannaq in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −4–6 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Uummannaq in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −10–−6 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.7 h of sun a day
- 14 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
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – 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 −4°
- Midday, 13:00: about −1°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 0°
- Evening, 20:00: about −1°
- Night, 23:00: about −2°
09:4018:48
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 09:00–11:22 · evening 17:06–19:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:35–09:00 · evening 19:28–19:53
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 Uummannaq 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 −2° at the end. The sea cools from 2° to 1°. The days get 5.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 3° | −2° |
| Night-time low | −2° | −6° |
| Sea | 2° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 6.2 h |
What is the weather like in Uummannaq in October?
In October, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 8 min09:40 – 18:48
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
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
Compare two months in Uummannaq
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 Uummannaq: score 70 against 23. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 10 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 0° | 13° |
| Night-time low | −4° | 7° |
| Sea | 1.1° | 4.5° |
| Sunshine | 2.3 h | 12.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 46 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Uummannaq month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January−8° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In January, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in January30February−10° · Sea −1° · 2.1 h
In February, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in February39March−10° · Sea −1° · 6.1 h
In March, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 17 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in March46April−4° · Sea −1° · 9.4 h
In April, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °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 6 days, totalling 24 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in April44May3° · Sea −1° · 12.5 h
In May, Uummannaq is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 12.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in May52June10° · Sea 2° · 14.0 h
In June, Uummannaq is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 1.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 14.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in June70July13° · Sea 5° · 12.6 h
In July, Uummannaq is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in July58August11° · Sea 5° · 9.0 h
In August, Uummannaq is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °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 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in August31September6° · Sea 3° · 6.0 h
In September, Uummannaq is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in September23October0° · Sea 1° · 2.3 h
In October, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in October23November−4° · Sea 0° · 0.1 h
In November, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in November26December−6° · Sea 0° · 0.0 h
In December, Uummannaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uummannaq.
Uummannaq in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Uummannaq
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 −4°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in March (−17°), the warmest in July (7°). 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 | 27 | −8° | −14° | −0.6° | 0.0 h | 5 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −11° | −17° | −1.1° | 2.1 h | 3 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 39 | −10° | −17° | −1.3° | 6.1 h | 5 | 17 |
| AprilApr | 46 | −4° | −12° | −1.2° | 9.4 h | 6 | 24 |
| MayMay | 44 | 3° | −3° | −0.8° | 12.5 h | 7 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 10° | 4° | 1.8° | 14.0 h | 7 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 13° | 7° | 4.5° | 12.6 h | 8 | 46 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 11° | 5° | 5.0° | 9.0 h | 9 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 6° | 1° | 3.4° | 6.0 h | 8 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 0° | −4° | 1.1° | 2.3 h | 7 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | −4° | −8° | 0.0° | 0.1 h | 7 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | −6° | −11° | −0.4° | 0.0 h | 6 | 22 |
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 in Uummannaq
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 0.0 – 1.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Uummannaq ranges from −1.3 °C in March to 5.0 °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 October to April 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 2.2 and 7.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.6° | −1.4° | 0.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.1° | −1.5° | −0.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.3° | −1.7° | −0.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.2° | −1.7° | −0.3° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.8° | −1.5° | 0.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 1.8° | −0.4° | 5.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 4.5° | 1.2° | 8.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.0° | 2.2° | 7.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 3.4° | 2.0° | 4.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 1.1° | 0.0° | 1.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 0.0° | −1.2° | 0.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −0.4° | −1.4° | 0.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Uummannaq
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 2.3 of 9.1 hours of daylight in Uummannaq, 25 % 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 in Uummannaq: 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, Uummannaq has about 7 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Uummannaq
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 and clouds in Uummannaq
How breezy and how cloudy Uummannaq 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 Uummannaq typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Uummannaq: mostly cloudy, with about 2.3 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 in Uummannaq
When Uummannaq 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, Uummannaq has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 24 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 51 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 Uummannaq
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Uummannaq 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.
Uummannaq has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during October half-term (score 23).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −6 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 12.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 0.0 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
- 3,340 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.
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Uummannaq vs Ilulissat
In October the holiday weather in Uummannaq and Ilulissat is about equally good (score 23 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Ilulissat as in Uummannaq. The sea in Ilulissat is 2 °C warmer. Ilulissat gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Uummannaq | Ilulissat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 0° | 0° |
| Sea | 1° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
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In October, Uummannaq ranks 3 of 7 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Uummannaq
When is the best time to visit Uummannaq?
The best time to visit Uummannaq 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 Uummannaq?
The sea temperature in Uummannaq ranges from −1.3 °C in March to 5.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Uummannaq in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 1.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Uummannaq?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 13 °C and nights around 7 °C. February is the coolest month at −11 °C.
When does it rain most in Uummannaq?
The wettest month is August with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Uummannaq get?
Uummannaq gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 14.0 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Uummannaq in?
Uummannaq is on UTC−2 in January and UTC−1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Uummannaq?
A nonstop flight from London to Uummannaq takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Uummannaq?
Uummannaq has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 62) and its weakest during October half-term (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 46, summer holidays 62, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 27.