December · Greenland
Best time to visit Nuuk in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nuuk in December
Average temperature -5°C, 52 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Nuuk scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nuuk combines Greenland's museums, restaurants, architecture, and working harbor with immediate access to mountains and an immense fjord system.
December in Nuuk — off-season conditions
December sits at -5°C (23°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
52 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 3.6 hours of daylight.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Nuuk — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nuuk in December?
- In December, Nuuk averages -5°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Nuuk?
- December earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nuuk in December?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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