Nuuk weather in January
January in Nuuk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Nuuk · #596 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 23/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nuuk climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -10°C / 14°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -16°C / 4°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -16°C / 3°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -16°C / 2°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 5.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 112.7 cm / 44.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nuuk in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nuuk?
- January in Nuuk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nuuk on SeasonMap's comfort score (23/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuuk in January?
- In January, Nuuk averages a daily high of -10.1°C and a low of -15.8°C, with about 76.8 mm of rain over roughly 15.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuuk in January?
- Nuuk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Nuuk in January?
- Nuuk sees roughly 112.7 cm of snowfall in January.