Climate Insights for Upernavik

The climate in Upernavik is cold. The average annual temperature is -7°C and approximately 345mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Upernavik 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, March, January, when temperatures can drop to -25°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 161cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Upernavik vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 8°C with a mean of 6°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -23°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Upernavik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 345mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 50mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 6mm. That's 44mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 161cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Upernavik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.

It is currently spring in Upernavik, which began on March 20, 2026. Upernavik 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 8°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -25°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Upernavik 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.