Hans Egede House
The Hans Egede House is a building located in Nuuk, Greenland. It was built in 1728 and is named after Hans Egede.
Planning a visit
The warmest temperatures occur between June and August, with daily highs ranging from 8 °C to 11 °C. During these months, the area experiences between 70 mm and 101 mm of rain. From November to March, temperatures drop significantly, with daily highs between -10 °C and -5 °C and lows reaching -16 °C. The house is located 1 km from the center of Nuuk and 3 km from Nuuk International Airport.
You can combine a visit to the Hans Egede House with several nearby sights. The Greenland National Museum is 0.1 km away, while the Statue of Hans Egede and Nuuk Cathedral are both 0.2 km away. The Nuuk Art Museum is located 0.8 km from the house.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 11 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -10 | -10 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -5 | -8 |
| Average low, °C | -15 | -16 | -13 | -7 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | -4 | -10 | -13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 61 | 63 | 57 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 95 | 101 | 102 | 75 | 74 | 70 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
