Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Nuuk, Greenland Average Monthly Weather
Weather score23Poor annual avg
Best months: June, May, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 1°C, sunshine averages 3.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 747mm. Sea temperatures average 2°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
747mm
Annual total
Sun
3.4h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
23
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 91mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nuuk, Greenland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August10°C average high
August is one of Nuuk's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August91mm average rain
August is one of Nuuk's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June, October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.1 hours average sun
August is brighter than Nuuk's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August6°C average sea
August is one of Nuuk's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 5°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August25 weather score
August sits close to Nuuk's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.