Nuuk
Capital of Greenland
Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and has a population of 18,326 as of 2020. Visitors come to explore local cultural and historical points of interest such as the Greenland National Museum and Nuuk Cathedral.
What to see
The city features several cultural and historical locations. You can visit the Greenland National Museum and the Nuuk Art Museum. Architectural and historical sights include Nuuk Cathedral, Hans Egede House, and the Statue of Hans Egede.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, which have average daily highs of 10 °C and lows of 5 °C, though these months also experience over 100 mm of rain. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of -11 °C and lows of -16 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Nuuk International Airport, located 3 km from the city.
Top sights in Nuuk
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 | -11 | -11 | -8 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -5 | -8 |
| Average low, °C | -16 | -16 | -14 | -8 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -5 | -10 | -13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 67 | 70 | 64 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 105 | 112 | 113 | 83 | 82 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nuuk (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.