Nuuk weather in October (Greenland)

What can you expect from the weather in Nuuk during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Nuuk generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 2°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Nuuk in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 82 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Nuuk. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nuuk climate page with graphs.

 

Nuuk, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Water Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 82 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in October

Find out more about the weather in Greenland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 1°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nuuk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greenland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greenland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.