Nuuk is the largest city and capital of Greenland, located in the southwestern corner of the island on the Nuup Kangerlua fjord. It is the country’s center of culture and industry and home to over 15,000 people. Nuuk is a picturesque city with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The city is surrounded by mountains and is close to the Greenland Ice Sheet, making it a popular tourist destination.
Nuuk was founded in 1728 by the Danish-Norwegian missionary Hans Egede. He established the first trading post in the area, which was used as a base for whaling and trading activities. The city has since become an important hub for the Greenlandic economy and culture.
Nuuk has a rich cultural history, with many museums and galleries dedicated to the history and culture of Greenland. The Greenland National Museum is a popular attraction, featuring artifacts from all over the country. The Nuuk Art Museum showcases contemporary art from Greenland and the Arctic region.
Nuuk is also home to a number of important historical sites, including the Hans Egede Monument, the old Danish Fort, and the Greenlandic Parliament. The city is also home to the University of Greenland, which offers a range of degree programs in a variety of disciplines.
Nuuk is a vibrant city with a unique culture and history. It is a great place to explore and experience the culture and history of Greenland.
Experience Nuuk with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Nuuk . Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.
Nuuk has a subarctic climate, with average temperatures ranging from -7°C in winter to 8°C in summer. Summers are short and cool, with long days, and winters are long and cold with short days. Spring and autumn are mild and wet, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to 4°C. The region receives large amounts of snow and rain throughout the year, with the most rainfall occurring in the autumn. The climate in Nuuk is relatively mild compared to other areas of Greenland, but can still be quite extreme at times.
Our weather forecast for Nuuk helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Mar. 29th 2024 Mar. 29th 2024 | max: -2.0 °C min: -12.9 °C |
14.0 m/s 16.6 m/s |
6.6 % 24.1 m |
79.8 % 1,022 hPa |
06:53:34 20:11:11 |
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Mar. 30th 2024 Mar. 30th 2024 | max: -1.5 °C min: -13.6 °C |
14.0 m/s 16.9 m/s |
66.0 % 24.1 m |
77.2 % 1,027 hPa |
06:50:00 20:14:11 |
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Mar. 31st 2024 Mar. 31st 2024 | max: 0.6 °C min: -8.1 °C |
14.4 m/s 16.6 m/s |
97.6 % 24.1 m |
73.9 % 1,029 hPa |
07:46:26 21:17:10 |
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Apr. 1st 2024 Apr. 1st 2024 | max: 0.5 °C min: -6.3 °C |
10.4 m/s 17.3 m/s |
87.5 % 24.1 m |
76.4 % 1,034 hPa |
07:42:52 21:20:10 |
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Apr. 2nd 2024 Apr. 2nd 2024 | max: -1.1 °C min: -11 °C |
15.1 m/s 21.6 m/s |
47.9 % 24.1 m |
80.1 % 1,027 hPa |
07:39:18 21:23:09 |
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Apr. 3rd 2024 Apr. 3rd 2024 | max: -1.9 °C min: -10.6 °C |
11.2 m/s 11.2 m/s |
5.0 % 24.1 m |
80.0 % 1,020 hPa |
07:35:44 21:26:10 |
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Apr. 4th 2024 Apr. 4th 2024 | max: -1.3 °C min: -11 °C |
16.6 m/s 22.0 m/s |
10.2 % 23.0 m |
83.2 % 1,018 hPa |
07:32:10 21:29:10 |
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Apr. 5th 2024 Apr. 5th 2024 | max: 1.8 °C min: -10.8 °C |
45.7 m/s 74.2 m/s |
50.3 % 22.9 m |
77.6 % 1,021 hPa |
07:28:36 21:32:11 |
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Apr. 6th 2024 Apr. 6th 2024 | max: 0.0 °C min: -7.2 °C |
30.6 m/s 51.1 m/s |
56.0 % 22.4 m |
81.2 % 1,026 hPa |
07:25:02 21:35:12 |
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Apr. 7th 2024 Apr. 7th 2024 | max: -0.3 °C min: -8.2 °C |
31.0 m/s 66.6 m/s |
82.4 % 24.1 m |
81.6 % 1,020 hPa |
07:21:28 21:38:13 |
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Apr. 8th 2024 Apr. 8th 2024 | max: 0.3 °C min: -4.7 °C |
69.8 m/s 98.6 m/s |
100.0 % 12.0 m |
82.7 % 1,009 hPa |
07:17:55 21:41:15 |
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Apr. 9th 2024 Apr. 9th 2024 | max: -4.7 °C min: -10.8 °C |
19.1 m/s 21.6 m/s |
83.7 % 8.3 m |
84.8 % 1,011 hPa |
07:14:21 21:44:17 |
Would you like to travel to Nuuk on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Nuuk .
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 16th 2024 Tuesday, 16th of Apr. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 17th 2024 Wednesday, 17th of Apr. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 12:01 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 13th 2024 Thursday, 13th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 30th 2024 Sunday, 30th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
Jul. 5th 2024 Friday, 5th of Jul. 2024 | Silver Endeavour | 06:30 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jul. 8th 2024 Monday, 8th of Jul. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 18th 2024 Thursday, 18th of Jul. 2024 | Costa Favolosa | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 19th 2024 Friday, 19th of Jul. 2024 | Costa Favolosa | 12:00 am | 12:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Jul. 2024 | MS Insignia | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jul. 21st 2024 Sunday, 21st of Jul. 2024 | MS Sirena | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jul. 26th 2024 Friday, 26th of Jul. 2024 | Silver Endeavour | 06:30 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jul. 31st 2024 Wednesday, 31st of Jul. 2024 | Silver Endeavour | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Aug. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Aug. 2024 | MS Hamburg | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 12th 2024 Monday, 12th of Aug. 2024 | MS Artania | 12:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Aug. 15th 2024 Thursday, 15th of Aug. 2024 | MS Marina | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Aug. 15th 2024 Thursday, 15th of Aug. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 06:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Aug. 16th 2024 Friday, 16th of Aug. 2024 | Seven Seas Navigator | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 16th 2024 Friday, 16th of Aug. 2024 | Silver Wind Expedition | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 17th 2024 Saturday, 17th of Aug. 2024 | LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 18th 2024 Sunday, 18th of Aug. 2024 | Emerald Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 20th 2024 Tuesday, 20th of Aug. 2024 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 22nd 2024 Thursday, 22nd of Aug. 2024 | MS Hamburg | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 25th 2024 Sunday, 25th of Aug. 2024 | Silver Wind Expedition | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Aug. 31st 2024 Saturday, 31st of Aug. 2024 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 2nd 2024 Monday, 2nd of Sep. 2024 | MS Amera | 12:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Sep. 4th 2024 Wednesday, 4th of Sep. 2024 | MS Nautica | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 4th 2024 Wednesday, 4th of Sep. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Sep. 2024 | Seabourn Venture | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Sep. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Sep. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Apr. 2025 | LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 17th 2025 Thursday, 17th of Apr. 2025 | LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 17th 2025 Saturday, 17th of May 2025 | Silver Dawn | 01:30 pm | 12:00 am | |
May 18th 2025 Sunday, 18th of May 2025 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Jul. 2025 | Costa Favolosa | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Jul. 2025 | Costa Favolosa | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 7th 2025 Monday, 7th of Jul. 2025 | MSC Poesia | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 14th 2025 Monday, 14th of Jul. 2025 | Silver Endeavour | 07:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jul. 17th 2025 Thursday, 17th of Jul. 2025 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Jul. 2025 | MS Marina | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Jul. 21st 2025 Monday, 21st of Jul. 2025 | Seven Seas Mariner | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Jul. 2025 | Island Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 27th 2025 Sunday, 27th of Jul. 2025 | Azamara Quest | 07:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 3rd 2025 Sunday, 3rd of Aug. 2025 | Seabourn Venture | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Aug. 7th 2025 Thursday, 7th of Aug. 2025 | Seven Seas Navigator | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 9th 2025 Saturday, 9th of Aug. 2025 | Silver Endeavour | 06:30 am | 08:00 pm | |
Aug. 13th 2025 Wednesday, 13th of Aug. 2025 | Island Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 15th 2025 Friday, 15th of Aug. 2025 | Azamara Quest | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 15th 2025 Friday, 15th of Aug. 2025 | MS Sirena | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 16th 2025 Saturday, 16th of Aug. 2025 | LE LYRIAL | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 16th 2025 Saturday, 16th of Aug. 2025 | MS Insignia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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