AI-generatedNanortalik at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 8°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 3.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,060 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−2 / UTC−1
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Nanortalik
Nanortalik has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. August is the warmest month with average highs of 8 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year, Nanortalik is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nanortalik
The best time to visit Nanortalik is from April to May. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 3.9 °C. Rain is frequent in January, in September and in November; the wettest month is November with 124 mm.
Nanortalik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nanortalik in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −1–4 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Nanortalik in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Nanortalik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Nanortalik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–0 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan, Sep, Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nanortalik for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – May
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
08:3818:55
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:12–09:37 · evening 17:56–19:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:56–08:12 · evening 19:21–19:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Nanortalik compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 5° at the start of the month to 3° at the end. The sea cools from 3° to 2°. The days get 2.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 5° | 3° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 0° |
| Sea | 3° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 8.9 h |
What is the weather like in Nanortalik in October?
In October, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 17 min08:38 – 18:55
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nanortalik
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Nanortalik: score 33 against 22. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 33better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 0° |
| Sea | 2.3° | 0.2° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 62 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nanortalik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January−1° · Sea 0° · 1.8 h
In January, Nanortalik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 109 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in January14February−1° · Sea 0° · 3.4 h
In February, Nanortalik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages −0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 98 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in February25March−1° · Sea 0° · 5.6 h
In March, Nanortalik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 78 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in March30April2° · Sea 0° · 6.9 h
In April, Nanortalik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 72 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik – and yet one of the best months here.
Nanortalik in April33May4° · Sea 0° · 7.6 h
In May, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 62 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik – and yet one of the best months here.
Nanortalik in May26June6° · Sea 2° · 6.1 h
In June, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in June23July7° · Sea 3° · 5.2 h
In July, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in July21August8° · Sea 4° · 5.0 h
In August, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in August17September7° · Sea 4° · 4.7 h
In September, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in September22October4° · Sea 2° · 4.2 h
In October, Nanortalik is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in October12November2° · Sea 1° · 2.4 h
In November, Nanortalik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 124 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in November14December0° · Sea 1° · 1.4 h
In December, Nanortalik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 97 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nanortalik.
Nanortalik in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nanortalik
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−5°), the warmest in August (4°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | −1° | −4° | 0.2° | 1.8 h | 14 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | −1° | −5° | −0.3° | 3.4 h | 12 | 98 |
| MarchMar | 25 | −1° | −4° | −0.5° | 5.6 h | 11 | 78 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 2° | −2° | −0.4° | 6.9 h | 10 | 72 |
| MayMay | 33 | 4° | 0° | 0.2° | 7.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 26 | 6° | 1° | 1.6° | 6.1 h | 11 | 70 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 7° | 3° | 3.2° | 5.2 h | 11 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 21 | 8° | 4° | 3.9° | 5.0 h | 11 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 7° | 3° | 3.5° | 4.7 h | 13 | 109 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 4° | 1° | 2.3° | 4.2 h | 10 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 2° | −1° | 1.4° | 2.4 h | 13 | 124 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 0° | −3° | 0.8° | 1.4 h | 12 | 97 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
60.14° N, 45.24° W · 0 m · America/Nuuk
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nanortalik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 1.4 – 3.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nanortalik ranges from −0.5 °C in March to 3.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From December to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 3.0 and 5.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.2° | −0.5° | 1.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.3° | −0.8° | 0.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.5° | −1.0° | 0.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −0.4° | −1.1° | 0.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 0.2° | −0.7° | 1.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 1.6° | 0.7° | 2.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 3.2° | 2.2° | 4.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 3.9° | 3.0° | 5.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 3.5° | 2.3° | 4.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 2.3° | 1.4° | 3.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 1.4° | 0.6° | 2.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 0.8° | 0.2° | 1.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nanortalik
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Nanortalik, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Nanortalik: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nanortalik has about 10 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nanortalik
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nanortalik
How breezy and how cloudy Nanortalik is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nanortalik typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Nanortalik: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Nanortalik
When Nanortalik is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Nanortalik has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 44 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Nanortalik
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nanortalik in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nanortalik has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 32) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,890 km
- Time zone
- UTC−1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Greenland
- Currency
- Danish Krone (DKK)
- Language
- Kalaallisut
- Sockets
- Type C, E, F, K · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +299
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Compare & alternatives
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Nanortalik compared
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Nanortalik vs Qaqortoq
In October the holiday weather in Nanortalik and Qaqortoq is about equally good (score 22 vs 24). During the day Qaqortoq is 1 °C warmer than Nanortalik. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Nanortalik | Qaqortoq |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 5° |
| Sea | 2° | 2° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – May | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
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In October, Nanortalik ranks 5 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Nanortalik
When is the best time to visit Nanortalik?
The best time to visit Nanortalik is from April to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nanortalik?
The sea temperature in Nanortalik ranges from −0.5 °C in March to 3.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nanortalik in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 2.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nanortalik?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 8 °C and nights around 4 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Nanortalik?
Rain is frequent in January, in September and in November; the wettest month is November with 124 mm. The driest month is May with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nanortalik get?
Nanortalik gets around 1,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Nanortalik in?
Nanortalik is on UTC−2 in January and UTC−1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nanortalik?
A nonstop flight from London to Nanortalik takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nanortalik?
Nanortalik has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 32) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 32, summer holidays 22, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 12.