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When is the best time to visit Nuuk?
In general the best time to visit Nuuk is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Nuuk in different months
This is the average weather in Nuuk for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 100 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 56 mm in November.
Climate in Nuuk
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Nuuk for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +9°C | +11°C | +13°C | +18°C | +24°C | +21°C | +21°C | +19°C | +14°C | +11°C | +9°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -7°C | -8°C | -6°C | -2°C | +3°C | +8°C | +10°C | +10°C | +6°C | +1°C | -3°C | -5°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -35°C | -35°C | -30°C | -21°C | -15°C | -4°C | 0°C | 0°C | -8°C | -16°C | -21°C | -29°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 85 | 82 | 78 | 76 | 74 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 26 | 59 | 65 | 78 | 76 | 34 | 19 | 5 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 52 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 36 | 56 | 53 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Nuuk during the whole year:
The hottest month in Nuuk is August with average maximum temperature going up to +10°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of -13°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Nuuk looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Nuuk is August with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Nuuk during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 3 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 14 rainy days and 78 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Nuuk during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is November with approximately 13 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nuuk:
What is the hottest month in Nuuk?
The hottest month in Nuuk is August with average maximum temperature of +10°C.
What is the coldest month in Nuuk?
The coldest month in Nuuk is February with minimum temperatures of -13°C.
Is Nuuk worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Nuuk could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Nuuk?
if you're looking to visit Nuuk when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, September, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.
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.
