Facts and Opinions

03/25/2013 21:26
  • Qaanaaq's climate zone is polar tundra.
  • July is the best month for you to visit Qaanaaq because then there is the warmest temperatures, at an average of 42.3 degrees Farenheit (2012); there is a high amount of rain compared to the rest of the year, averaged  at 0.5 inches (2012); this is the best month to watch for the midnight sun, be close to Greenlanders, and to visit the Ice Sheet; and there are many capes & glaciers for you to explore, take icy cruises, and go kayaking.
  • In Qaanaaq, you can go dog sledding, watch for the Northern Lights, look at and observe the midnight sun, ride on dog sleds, research the Eskimos, learn about the Qaanaaq culture, and hike & search for wild animals, such as seals, whales, ravens, and polar bears (if you are lucky).