Best time to visit Nuuk

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When is the best time to visit Nuuk?

The best time to visit Nuuk is June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Nuuk-5
    Jan
  • -5°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Nuuk-5
    Feb
  • -5°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Nuuk-5
    Mar
  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Nuuk-1
    Apr
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Nuuk3
    May
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Nuuk8
    Jun
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Nuuk10
    Jul
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Nuuk10
    Aug
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Nuuk6
    Sep
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Nuuk1
    Oct
  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Nuuk-2
    Nov
  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Nuuk-4
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the warmest month in Nuuk?

The warmest time of year in Nuuk is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 10°C.

Which month has the most rain in Nuuk?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Nuuk with 91mm on average. There are normally 12 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Nuuk?

The sunniest time of year in Nuuk is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Nuuk?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Nuuk in August when the water temperature reaches 4°C.

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The weather guide for Greenland (Nuuk) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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