Nuuk in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nuuk in january 2026
The weather in Nuuk in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 426.8cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Snow showers
44% of time
24%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
42% of time
23%
22%
13%
Weather at 6pm
20°F
Snow showers
44% of time
22%
21%
13%
Weather at 3am
20°F
32%
27%
24%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuuk in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuuk in january.
The climate of Nuuk in january is very bad
The weather in january in Nuuk is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.4in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is very cold in this city january. Bring warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 23°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Nuuk is 20°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Nuuk in january with a maximum record of 41°F in 2016 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 30 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 97% of time.
Day length in Nuuk in january is 05:26. Sunrise is at 09:54 and sets at 15:20.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuuk in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 41°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 30°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 5°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 426.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.52km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:54 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nuuk in january 2025:
20°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
20°F to 25°F
18°F to 20°F
16°F to 20°F
14°F to 16°F
14°F to 14°F
13°F to 20°F
13°F to 14°F
9°F to 13°F
-0°F to 11°F
-5°F to -2°F
-9°F to -4°F
4°F to 16°F
14°F to 18°F
22°F to 25°F
25°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 32°F
34°F to 45°F
18°F to 22°F
11°F to 16°F
2°F to 14°F
2°F to 9°F
16°F to 18°F
7°F to 14°F
14°F to 18°F
20°F to 32°F
14°F to 25°F
13°F to 23°F
Map: other cities in Greenland in january
Cities near Nuuk:
| Maniitsoq in january | very bad weather |
| Paamiut in january | very bad weather |
| Sisimiut in january | very bad weather |
| Narsaq in january | very bad weather |
| Qaqortoq in january | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in january | very bad weather |
| Qasigiannguit in january | very bad weather |
| Ilulissat in january | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in january | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in january | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Nuuk
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Weather data for Nuuk in january:
Weather data for Nuuk for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuuk. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuuk can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nuuk.