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Nuuk weather in March (Greenland)

What should you pack for a trip to Nuuk in March? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Nuuk includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. March is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -12°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Nuuk in March usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

With about 151 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 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 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.

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.