Greenland climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Greenland. Nuuk has a tundra climate (Köppen ET).
Climate of Nuuk at a glance
The year average in Nuuk is 0 °C31 °F. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 9 °C47 °F. The coldest is February, with an average low of −9 °C16 °F. About 885 mm35 in of precipitation falls in a year. September is the wettest month and March the driest. No month fully meets our comfort score here.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Greenland does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Greenland: Nuuk. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Nuuk?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 9 °C47 °F. February is the coldest, with an average low of −9 °C16 °F.
When does it rain the most in Nuuk?
September is the wettest month, with about 108 mm4.3 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 885 mm35 in.
Climate of every place in Greenland
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | 0 | 9 | −9 | 885 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.