Nuuk weather in October
October in Nuuk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Nuuk · #586 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nuuk climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13 cm / 5.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nuuk in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nuuk?
- October in Nuuk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Nuuk on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuuk in October?
- In October, Nuuk averages a daily high of 2.4°C and a low of -3.1°C, with about 64.2 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuuk in October?
- Nuuk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.
- Does it snow in Nuuk in October?
- Nuuk sees roughly 13 cm of snowfall in October.