Climate Insights for Nuuk

The climate in Nuuk is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 806 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nuuk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nuuk 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Nuuk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Nuuk is cold. The average annual temperature is 29°F and approximately 31.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Nuuk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nuuk 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°F. Nuuk experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Nuuk vary considerably across the year, with a 26°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. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -13°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Nuuk vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 47°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to 5°F and an average temperature of 9°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Nuuk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 806 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 91 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 45 mm. That's 46 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nuuk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 393cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 62cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Nuuk is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 31.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 3.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.8 in. That's 1.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nuuk receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 155in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nuuk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h 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 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Nuuk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

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