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Nuuk weather in April (Greenland)

Looking to travel to Nuuk in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Nuuk generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°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 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.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Nuuk in April?

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 in April.

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

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