Nuuk travel guide
Nuuk Tourism | Nuuk Guide
You're Going to Love Nuuk
With 14 798 inhabitants, Nuuk is the most populous city in Greenland. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Nuuk has to offer.
When to visit Nuuk
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nuuk in July, when the average temperature is 7 °C, and the highest can go up to 9 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nuuk, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Nuuk
Plane
When flying to Nuuk, you’ll arrive at Nuuk (GOH), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nuuk from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h.