Nuuk in October

Cold, short days; some tours end.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatNear-24-hour light; boat trips and hiking; National Day on 21 June.
• JulyGreatWarmest month; insects near water; book hotels early.
• AugustGreatLong light, boat trips; northern lights return late in the month.
• SeptemberGoodAutumn colours; boat trips continue; fewer visitors.

• NuukHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Nuuk and the southwest coast, Greenland · Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiutcool

  Maritime: winters around −8 °C (18 °F), summers 5–10 °C (41–50 °F); fog and wind can ground flights any time.Maritime: winters around 18 °F (−8 °C), summers 41–50 °F (5–10 °C); fog and wind can ground flights any time.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Autumn colours

  Late August to September · Hillsides and fjord

  Berry picking and quieter trails; boats may run less.

• Northern lights season

  Sep–Mar

  Evening tours sell out on clear nights.

Crowds · Greenland overall

Low

Prices · Greenland overall

Low

Greenland overall: Storms and short days; many tours stop.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nuuk, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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