Climate Insights for Nanortalik

The climate in Nanortalik is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1086mm 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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Nanortalik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1086mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 139mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 66mm. That's 74mm 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 544cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 97cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nanortalik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Nanortalik, which began on September 23, 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. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 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.