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 | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -16°C / 2°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 4.3 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 66.4 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.