Weather & climate · Nuuk
Best Time to Visit Greenland
January to December
The best time to visit Greenland is January to December, when daytime highs in Nuuk are around -6–8°C. July is the warmest month (8°C by day), February the coldest (-10°C at night), and September the wettest with about 108 mm of rain.
8°C
Warmest: July
-10°C
Coldest nights: February
885 mm
Rain per year
108 mm
Wettest: September
Greenland weather by month
- Jan-6°C-9°C55 mm
- Feb-6°C-10°C51 mm
- Mar-5°C-9°C51 mm
- Apr-2°C-5°C59 mm
- May2°C-1°C71 mm
- Jun6°C3°C76 mm
- Jul8°C5°C81 mm
- Aug8°C5°C95 mm
- Sep5°C2°C108 mm
- Oct1°C-2°C78 mm
- Nov-2°C-5°C84 mm
- Dec-4°C-7°C76 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C | -9°C | 55 mm | 83% | 78% | Best time |
| February | -6°C | -10°C | 51 mm | 84% | 77% | Best time |
| March | -5°C | -9°C | 51 mm | 84% | 74% | Best time |
| April | -2°C | -5°C | 59 mm | 83% | 76% | Best time |
| May | 2°C | -1°C | 71 mm | 85% | 76% | Best time |
| June | 6°C | 3°C | 76 mm | 89% | 75% | Best time |
| July | 8°C | 5°C | 81 mm | 89% | 67% | Best time |
| August | 8°C | 5°C | 95 mm | 90% | 67% | Best time |
| September | 5°C | 2°C | 108 mm | 86% | 71% | Best time |
| October | 1°C | -2°C | 78 mm | 82% | 71% | Best time |
| November | -2°C | -5°C | 84 mm | 81% | 75% | Best time |
| December | -4°C | -7°C | 76 mm | 83% | 75% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Nuuk (64.18, -51.75). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Greenland have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Greenland?
January to December. The best time to visit Greenland is January to December, when daytime highs in Nuuk are around -6–8°C. July is the warmest month (8°C by day), February the coldest (-10°C at night), and September the wettest with about 108 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Greenland?
July, with average highs of 8°C in Nuuk.
What is the coldest month in Greenland?
February, when nights drop to about -10°C and days reach -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Greenland?
September with about 108 mm; February is the driest (51 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Greenland?
September is the least comfortable month on average: 5°C by day and 108 mm of rain.