🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Sisimiut 🇬🇱

San Francisco, United States vs Sisimiut, Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 20 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 102 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇬🇱 Sisimiut
Avg annual high19°C-1°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)July (11°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (-20°C low)
Rainy days / year64166
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇺🇸 San Francisco

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

🇬🇱 Sisimiut

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

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Sisimiut warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 20 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Sisimiut?

Sisimiut is rainier — San Francisco sees about 102 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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