🇬🇱 Qaqortoq vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Qaqortoq, Greenland vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 16 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 112 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇱 Qaqortoq🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high3°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (12°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-13°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year17664
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇬🇱 Qaqortoq

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

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Qaqortoq or San Francisco warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 16 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Qaqortoq or San Francisco?

Qaqortoq is rainier — San Francisco sees about 112 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Qaqortoq vs San Francisco?

Qaqortoq is best around June, July, August; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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