Climate Insights for Nanortalik

The climate in Nanortalik is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1092mm 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: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Nanortalik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Nanortalik sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -6°C to 7°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 7°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Nanortalik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1092mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 128mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 54mm. 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 468cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 94cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Nanortalik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Nanortalik, which began on June 21, 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 August at around 7°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 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.