Climate of Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland
Point-value climate at Nuuk (Sermersooq, Greenland). Population approximately 14,798.
Located in Sermersooq, Greenland, Nuuk has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 14,798. Monthly average temperatures range from -8.2°C / 17.2°F in February to 7.1°C / 44.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 38 mm / 1.5 in (February) to 74 mm / 2.9 in (August) — about 607 mm / 23.9 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nuuk's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.8°C18°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -8.2°C17.2°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -7.6°C18.3°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| April | -3.1°C26.4°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| May | 1.3°C34.3°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| June | 4.5°C40.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 7.1°C44.8°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| August | 7°C44.6°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| September | 4.4°C39.9°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| October | 0.5°C32.9°F | 56 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| November | -2.9°C26.8°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| December | -5.5°C22.1°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nuuk?
Nuuk does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Nuuk's warmest month is July at an average of 7.1°C / 44.8°F, and its driest month is February with about 38 mm / 1.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Nuuk?
Nuuk, in Sermersooq, Greenland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -8.2°C / 17.2°F in February to 7.1°C / 44.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 607 mm / 23.9 in, with the wettest month being August (74 mm / 2.9 in) and the driest February (38 mm / 1.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Nuuk in July?
The average temperature in Nuuk in July is 7.1°C / 44.8°F, with rainfall of about 59 mm / 2.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Nuuk?
The driest month in Nuuk is February, with about 38 mm / 1.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -8.2°C / 17.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Nuuk?
The wettest month in Nuuk is August, with approximately 74 mm / 2.9 in of average monthly rainfall.