Nuuk in February

4.1out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -10°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

-10°CAvg high
-16°CAvg low
7Rainy days (43 mm)
8:06 hDaylight
08:38Sunrise · 16:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -10°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -16°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in February varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-10° -15° J -10° -16° F -8° -13° M -2° -7° A 3° -2° M 9° 3° J 11° 5° J 10° 5° A 6° 2° S 1° -4° O -5° -10° N -7° -13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -10°C-15°C56 mm 9– – 3.8
February -10°C-16°C43 mm 7– – 4.1
March -8°C-13°C48 mm 8– – 4.1
April -2°C-7°C53 mm 8– – 4.0
May 3°C-2°C58 mm 8– – 4.7
June 9°C3°C65 mm 9– – 5.7
July 11°C5°C61 mm 9– – 6.1
August 10°C5°C78 mm 11– – 5.7
September 6°C2°C96 mm 12– – 4.8
October 1°C-4°C79 mm 10– – 3.9
November -5°C-10°C77 mm 11– – 3.6
December -7°C-13°C62 mm 10– – 3.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Nuuk in February?

Daytime highs average -10°C and nights about -16°C.

When is the best time to visit Nuuk?

The best months are July, June, August.