Nuuk Weather in October

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Nuuk and is typically the 6th 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.

Nuuk weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.3°C 34.3°F
Nightly temperature -2.9°C 26.8°F
Average temperature -0.8°C 30.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average October is the 5th 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.

October temperatures in Nuuk

Nuuk average temperature in October

October rainfall

Nuuk average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Nuuk average rain in October

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 October 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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