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Nuuk weather in November (Greenland)

How is the weather in Nuuk in November? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In November, Nuuk generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Nuuk in November usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of snow.

The city usually sees around 32 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Nuuk. July and August generally stand out with 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 32 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in November

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

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 2°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 November.

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

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