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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Greenland for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-11 °C to 11 °C
-1 °C to 2 °C
1.54 – 3.5 in (8 – 12 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit Greenland: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. –4 °C Water max. –1 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. –5 °C Water max. –1 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. –5 °C Water max. –1 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. –1 °C Water max. –1 °C | MayMay MaximumMax. 4 °C Water max. 1 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Nuuk |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Nuuk | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Nuuk | SeptemberSep MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 2 °C | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 1 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. –1 °C Water max. 1 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. –3 °C Water max. 1 °C |
Climate Chart Greenland
Nuuk
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Greenland
In the following, you will find the climate table for Greenland, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Nuuk (Greenland)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -4° | -5° | -5° | -1° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° | -3° |
| Night Temperature | -10° | -11° | -11° | -6° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 4° | 2° | -3° | -6° | -9° |
| Water Temperature | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 1° | 2° | 2° | 1° | 1° | 0° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.54 | 1.85 | 1.97 | 1.81 | 2.17 | 2.44 | 3.23 | 3.5 | 3.46 | 2.76 | 2.91 | 2.13 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Nuuk is -1.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (6.5 °C)
Coldest month: March (-8 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Nuuk is 2 °C. You cannot take a bath with these temperatures.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 29.76 inch on 116 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all months
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.9 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Nuuk (Station Sermersooq)
light snow, -15 °CClouds: 56 % Wind: 16 mph W
Air Pressure: 993 hPa Humidity: 84 %
Air Pressure: 993 hPa Humidity: 84 %
Last updated: 20th Mar 2019, 09:50 am
The next days …
| 20th Mar 2019 | 21st Mar 2019 | 22nd Mar 2019 | 23rd Mar 2019 | 24th Mar 2019 | 25th Mar 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -20 °C to -13 °C | -24 °C to -17 °C | -13 °C to -10 °C | -6 °C to -4 °C | -1 °C to 1 °C | -4 °C to -1 °C |
| -20 °C to -13 °C | -24 °C to -17 °C | -13 °C to -10 °C | -6 °C to -4 °C | -1 °C to 1 °C | -4 °C to -1 °C |
| Clouds: 44 % | Clouds: 8 % | Clouds: 90 % | Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 59 % | Clouds: 26 % |
| 0.08 in of snow | 0.01 in of snow | 0.17 in of snow | 0.4 in of snow | 0.07 in of rain | 0.01 in of snow |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
July: 11 °C
Day Temperature in Nuuk
July: 11 °CDay Temperature in Nuuk
Coldest Month
February: -11 °C
Night Temperature in Nuuk
February: -11 °CNight Temperature in Nuuk
Rainiest Month
August: 3.5 in
Rain in Nuuk
August: 3.5 inRain in Nuuk
Driest Month
January: 1.54 in
Rain in Nuuk
January: 1.54 inRain in Nuuk
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 2 °C
Water Temperature in Nuuk
August: 2 °CWater Temperature in Nuuk
Sunniest Month
June: 6.8 hours/day
Sunshine in Nuuk
June: 6.8 hours/daySunshine in Nuuk
Distances to Greenland
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | 2020 mi | 1850 mi | 3430 mi |
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Greenland: Experiences of our Visitors
In the west of the country (Kangerlussuaq/Sisimut/Ilulissat) the first days unfortunately overcast, occasional rain until snowfall at temperatures around 2-3°C, but from the 4th day of vacation on perfect hiking weather with temperatures up to 20°C in bright sunshine!
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good