Longyearbyen vs Nuuk in December

Longyearbyen is the better pick in December — 38 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Nuuk is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Longyearbyen vs NuukDecember climate, side by side

LongyearbyenNuuk
Comfort score38/100 (F)28/100 (F)
Feels-like high-8°C-9°C
Avg high / low-3° / -8°-4° / -10°
Rainfall41 mm86 mm
Rainy days1012
Humidity82%74%
Air quality (AQI)3438

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Longyearbyen vs Nuuk in December — FAQ

Is December better in Longyearbyen or Nuuk?
Longyearbyen is the better pick in December — 38 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Nuuk is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Longyearbyen vs Nuuk in December?
In December, Longyearbyen averages -3°C high / -8°C low with about 41 mm of rain; Nuuk averages -4°C high / -10°C low with about 86 mm.