Nuuk Weather in February

What's the weather like in Nuuk (Sermersooq) in February 2024?

The climate in Nuuk during February can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

February 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 (12°F) is normal.

Nuuk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -5.1°C 22.9°F
Nightly temperature -11.2°C 11.9°F
Average temperature -8.1°C 17.4°F
Daily sunshine 1.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 45 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 0.2°C 32.4°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 22.7kph 14 mph

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.

February temperatures in Nuuk

Nuuk average temperature in February

February rainfall

Nuuk average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Nuuk average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nuuk in February 2024.

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Nuuk weather stats

Nuuk weather statistics
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
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