Climate Insights for Maniitsoq

The climate in Maniitsoq is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 938mm of precipitation falls per year. Maniitsoq receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maniitsoq is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Maniitsoq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Maniitsoq vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Maniitsoq is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 938mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 114mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 42mm. That's 72mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Maniitsoq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 358cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Maniitsoq is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Maniitsoq, which began on March 20, 2026. Maniitsoq is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maniitsoq based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.