November · Greenland
Best time to visit Nuuk in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nuuk in November
Average temperature -3°C, 47 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
3.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Nuuk scores 3.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 47 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.
November in Nuuk — the hardest end of the year
November averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 47 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 5.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 9th 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 mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nuuk in November?
- In November, Nuuk averages -3°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Nuuk?
- November earns a 3.5/10 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 November?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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