January · Greenland
Best time to visit Nuuk in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nuuk in January
Average temperature -7°C, 93 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
1.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nuuk scores 1.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 93 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.
January in Nuuk — off-season conditions
January averages -7°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 93 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 4.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nuuk in January?
- In January, Nuuk averages -7°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nuuk?
- January earns a 1.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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