Cool
Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Nuuk, Greenland in January
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-5°C
Rain
39mm
Sun
0.3h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°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
January-5°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January39mm average rain
January is one of Nuuk's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June, October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0.3 hours average sun
January is one of Nuuk's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 5°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January20 weather score
January scores below Nuuk's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.