Nuuk weather
At 4:45 PM local time it was cloudy and -1°C (29°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. The weather is fairly even all year. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nuuk, Sermersooq, Greenland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 92%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Weather stays about the same all year.
About Nuuk weather
Is it raining in Nuuk right now?
No. It’s cloudy and -1° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nuuk this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of -1–4° and lows of -5–1°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Nuuk lately?
In the past 7 days, Nuuk had 2 rainy days and 7.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nuuk?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Nuuk weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nuuk?
Nuuk's weather stays fairly even through the year, so any month works, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Average highs run from -6°C (21°F) in February to 8°C (46°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Nuuk?
September is the wettest month, with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Nuuk?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F). February is the coolest, with highs of -6°C (21°F) and lows of -10°C (15°F).
Does Nuuk have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 108 mm (4.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months