Nuuk weather in December

December in Nuuk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Nuuk · #594 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 26/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nuuk climate normals — December

Daytime high-8°C / 17°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-14°C / 6°F
Feels like (high)-14°C / 7°F
Rainfall56 mm / 2.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point-16°C / 2°F
Sunshine1.2 h/day
Daylight4.3 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall66.4 cm / 26.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nuuk in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Nuuk?
December in Nuuk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nuuk on SeasonMap's comfort score (26/100).
What is the weather like in Nuuk in December?
In December, Nuuk averages a daily high of -8.3°C and a low of -14.5°C, with about 56.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nuuk in December?
Nuuk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Does it snow in Nuuk in December?
Nuuk sees roughly 66.4 cm of snowfall in December.

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