Nuuk Cathedral
Nuuk Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral located in Nuuk, Greenland. Dedicated to Jesus Christ and established in 1849, it is one of the sights in Sermersooq. The building is among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching between 8 °C and 11 °C and lows from 3 °C to 5 °C. July and August also see the highest precipitation, with about 95 mm to 101 mm of rain over roughly 11 to 13 days. January and February are the coldest months, featuring daily highs of -10 °C and lows of -16 °C.
The nearest airport is Nuuk International Airport, located 3 km away in Nuuk. The cathedral is 1 km from the capital. Nearby sights include the Statue of Hans Egede at 0.1 km, the Hans Egede House at 0.2 km, the Greenland National Museum at 0.3 km, and the Nuuk Art Museum at 0.7 km.
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.
