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Nuuk weather in March (Greenland)

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

In March, Nuuk generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. March is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -12°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 March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 151 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in March

Find out more about the weather in Greenland in March 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 March?

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 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 March.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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