What is the weather like in Ilulissat vs Svolvær in January?

In January, Ilulissat averages -10°C high / -16°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 292 mm.

Ilulissat vs Svolvær in January

Ilulissat is the better pick in January — 24 vs 14 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ilulissat is freezing, dry, clean air, while Svolvær is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Ilulissat vs Svolvær — January climate, side by side

	🇬🇱 Ilulissat	🇳🇴 Svolvær
Comfort score	24/100 (F)	14/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-15°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	-10° / -16°	2° / -2°
Rainfall	15 mm	292 mm
Rainy days	5	19
Humidity	62%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	37	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Ilulissat vs Svolvær in January — FAQ

Is January better in Ilulissat or Svolvær?: Ilulissat is the better pick in January — 24 vs 14 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ilulissat is freezing, dry, clean air, while Svolvær is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Ilulissat vs Svolvær in January?: In January, Ilulissat averages -10°C high / -16°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 292 mm.