Climate Insights for Nanortalik

The climate in Nanortalik is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 1029mm of precipitation falls per year. Nanortalik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nanortalik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Nanortalik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Nanortalik vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Nanortalik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1029mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 134mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 58mm. That's 76mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nanortalik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 376cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nanortalik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Nanortalik, which began on March 20, 2026. Nanortalik is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nanortalik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.