Climate Insights for Tasiilaq

The climate in Tasiilaq is cold. The average annual temperature is -1°C and approximately 1374mm of precipitation falls per year. Tasiilaq receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tasiilaq 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 January, March, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Tasiilaq experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Tasiilaq sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -9°C to 10°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -7°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Tasiilaq is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1374mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 170mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 53mm. That's 117mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Tasiilaq receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 876cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 147cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Tasiilaq is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 2km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Tasiilaq, which began on June 21, 2026. Tasiilaq 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 January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tasiilaq 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.