🇺🇸 New York vs Sisimiut 🇬🇱

New York, United States vs Sisimiut, Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. New York is the warmer of the two — about 18 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 42 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇬🇱 Sisimiut
Avg annual high
17°C
-1°C
Hottest month
July · 30°C
July · 11°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)February (-20°C low)
Rainy days / year
124
166
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇬🇱 Sisimiut

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (11°C), coldest lows in February (-20°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Sisimiut warmer?

New York is warmer overall, averaging about 18 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Sisimiut?

Sisimiut is rainier — New York sees about 42 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Sisimiut?

New York is best around May, September, October; Sisimiut is best around June, July, August.

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