When to go · Nuuk
Nuuk in April
Mixed month. Cold; sea ice still around.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 1°C34°F / −5°C23°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Greenland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Greenland overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Nuuk
Cold; sea ice still around.
Weather in April
- NuukHighs around 1 °C, lows around -5 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 34 °F, lows around 23 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Nuuk and the southwest coast, Greenland · Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiutcool
Maritime: winters around −8 °C, summers 5–10 °C; fog and wind can ground flights any time.Maritime: winters around 18 °F, summers 41–50 °F; fog and wind can ground flights any time.
Spring season
Brighter days, snow melt and few visitors.
Watch: Mud, ice and fewer boat trips.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Greenland overall
- Medium
Greenland overall: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.
What to pack
- 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