🇺🇸 Chicago vs Qaqortoq 🇬🇱

Chicago, United States vs Qaqortoq, Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Qaqortoq is drier, with roughly 18 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇬🇱 Qaqortoq
Avg annual high14°C3°C
Hottest monthJuly (26°C)July (12°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-13°C low)
Rainy days / year194176
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇬🇱 Qaqortoq

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (12°C), coldest lows in February (-13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Qaqortoq warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Qaqortoq?

Chicago is rainier — Qaqortoq sees about 18 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Qaqortoq?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Qaqortoq is best around June, July, August.

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