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Nuuk in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Nuuk in November and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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November

Weather in Nuuk in November 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
November could be a good time to visit Nuuk, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -3°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in November. However, expect about 13 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+11°C
Max.
19 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nuuk has OK weather in November.

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Is Nuuk warm or cold in November?

Nuuk is typically cold in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +1°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -3°C to -7°C.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Nuuk:

Climate in Nuuk in November

Nuuk weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+1°C-3°C-5°C
Min. temperature
-16°C-21°C-29°C
Max. temperature
+14°C+11°C+9°C
Rainfall
34 mm19 mm5 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%76%74%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1004 HPa1001 HPa
Sunny days
433
Cloudy days
151314
Rainy days
310
Snowy days
101313

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +1°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -3°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 19 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in October to 3 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Nuuk in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nuuk is gradually decreasing during November, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Nuuk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 9 mm, with a 7% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. Nuuk is amazing in November with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nuuk wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Nuuk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in November is about 38 mm, with a 23% chance of snow on a typical day.

November is one of the snowiest months in Nuuk.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Nuuk?

This is the weather in Nuuk in November 2024:
1 November
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+8°C
2 November
☁️
+3°C
3 November
🌨️
+1°C
4 November
🌨️
0°C
5 November
☁️
+2°C
6 November
☁️
+1°C
7 November
☁️
+1°C
8 November
☁️
0°C
9 November
☁️
0°C
10 November
☀️
-4°C
11 November
☀️
-5°C
12 November
☁️
-3°C
13 November
☁️
-4°C
14 November
☁️
-1°C
15 November
☀️
-2°C
16 November
☁️
-2°C
17 November
☁️
-2°C
18 November
🌨️
+2°C
19 November
🌨️
+1°C
20 November
🌨️
+1°C
21 November
☁️
-1°C
22 November
☁️
-2°C
23 November
☀️
0°C
24 November
☁️
-1°C
25 November
🌧️
+4°C
26 November
🌨️
+1°C
27 November
🌨️
-1°C
28 November
☁️
0°C
29 November
☁️
+5°C
30 November
☁️
+8°C
In November 2024 Nuuk had 4 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -5°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 25 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Nuuk climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Nuuk in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (-3°C) and the highest in 2010 (+4°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 198 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 696 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuuk in November:

Is November a good time to visit Nuuk?

It’s always a good time to visit Nuuk, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Nuuk in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Nuuk rainy in November?

Nuuk is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Nuuk in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nuuk in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Nuuk

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nuuk, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.