When is the best time to go to Nuuk
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Nuuk, Greenland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Nuuk
Nuuk weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nuuk are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 39mm | 0.5hrs | 7.8hrs | 0°C |
The weather in January in Nuuk is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nuuk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Nuuk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Nuuk with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 45mm | 1.6hrs | 10.3hrs | 0°C |
February in Nuuk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nuuk.
February is in the winter in Nuuk and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nuuk with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5°C | 49mm | 3.4hrs | 13.2hrs | 0°C |
The weather in March in Nuuk is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nuuk.
March is in the spring in Nuuk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nuuk with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 46mm | 5.6hrs | 17hrs | 1°C |
Nuuk's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nuuk.
April is in the spring in Nuuk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nuuk with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 54mm | 3hrs | 9.6hrs | 2°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Nuuk and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nuuk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Nuuk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nuuk with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 60mm | 0hrs | 7.8hrs | 3°C |
The weather in June in Nuuk is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nuuk, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Nuuk and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nuuk with around 60mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 83mm | 3.4hrs | 10.3hrs | 4°C |
July in Nuuk is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Nuuk, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Nuuk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 91mm | 6hrs | 13.2hrs | 5°C |
The weather in August in Nuuk is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nuuk.
August is in the summer in Nuuk and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 87mm | 4.2hrs | 17hrs | 4°C |
Nuuk's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nuuk.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nuuk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 68mm | 3.1hrs | 9.6hrs | 2°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Nuuk and the temperature is generally cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Nuuk.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nuuk and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 72mm | 1.5hrs | 7.8hrs | 1°C |
The climate in Nuuk during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nuuk for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Nuuk and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 54mm | 0.5hrs | 10.3hrs | 0°C |
December in Nuuk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Nuuk for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Nuuk and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Nuuk weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 10.3°C 50.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | -5.2°C 22.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 91mm 3.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 4.5°C 40.1°F |
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