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Nuuk weather in April (Greenland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Nuuk during April? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During April, Nuuk usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -0°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -6°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Nuuk in April usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 182 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April 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 April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in April

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

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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?

Visitors traveling to Nuuk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 3°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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.