Nuuk weather in December (Greenland)

How is the weather in Nuuk in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Nuuk generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Nuuk in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 14 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 7 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nuuk. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nuuk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 7 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in December

Find out more about the weather in Greenland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Nuuk in December?

Visitors traveling to Nuuk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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.