Capital city in Sermersooq, Greenland
Nuuk weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nuuk
Jun–Aug has midnight sun, the best hiking and whale watching; Sep brings first aurora. Feb–Mar suits winter sports; weather can cancel flights year-round.
Nuuk weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-5°55 mm
- Feb-5°51 mm
- Mar-5°51 mm
- Apr-1°59 mm
- May3°71 mm
- Jun6°76 mm
- Jul9°81 mm
- Aug8°95 mm
- Sep5°108 mm
- Oct2°78 mm
- Nov-1°84 mm
- Dec-3°76 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C23°F | -8°C17°F | 55 mm | 83% | Freezing |
| February | -5°C22°F | -9°C16°F | 51 mm | 84% | Freezing |
| March | -5°C24°F | -8°C17°F | 51 mm | 84% | Freezing |
| April | -1°C30°F | -4°C24°F | 59 mm | 83% | Freezing |
| May | 3°C37°F | 0°C32°F | 71 mm | 85% | Freezing |
| June | 6°C43°F | 3°C38°F | 76 mm | 89% | Cold |
| July | 9°C48°F | 5°C42°F | 81 mm | 89% | Cold |
| August | 8°C47°F | 6°C42°F | 95 mm | 90% | Cold |
| September | 5°C42°F | 3°C37°F | 108 mm | 86% | Cold |
| October | 2°C35°F | -1°C31°F | 78 mm | 82% | Freezing |
| November | -1°C29°F | -4°C25°F | 84 mm | 81% | Freezing |
| December | -3°C26°F | -6°C21°F | 76 mm | 83% | Freezing |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nuuk?
Jun–Sep. Jun–Aug has midnight sun, the best hiking and whale watching; Sep brings first aurora. Feb–Mar suits winter sports; weather can cancel flights year-round.
When is the rainy season in Nuuk?
Rain peaks in September with about 108 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nuuk?
July, with average highs of 9°C (48°F).
How cold does Nuuk get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -9°C (16°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.