Average Monthly Sunshine in Nuuk

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Nuuk receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Nuuk varies. It peaks at 207 hours in June and drops to 7 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1443 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Nuuk serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Nuuk’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Nuuk enjoys an average of 1443 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

September, Nuuk’s wettest month, receives 72 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of -6°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Nuuk Precipitation page.