November weather forecastGreenland

Weather in November

November in Greenland marks the onset of the long, dark polar winter. In coastal regions, average temperatures plummet, typically ranging between -5°C (23°F) and -1°C (30.2°F). The inland ice cap regions face even more severe cold, with temperatures commonly falling to -25°C (-13°F) or lower.

In Nuuk, November sees the city cloaked in winter's chill, with average temperatures hovering around -2°C (28.4°F). Daylight hours are dramatically reduced, with the sun often only visible for a few hours per day. Snowfall becomes increasingly frequent and heavy, covering the city in a persistent blanket of white.

In the northern city of Ilulissat, average temperatures in November are usually around -8°C (17.6°F), and daylight becomes a scarce commodity. Despite the minimal sunlight and cold temperatures, the city's snow-covered landscapes and the regular occurrence of the Northern Lights create a unique Arctic charm.

Compared to October, November in Greenland signifies a marked descent into winter, with significantly colder temperatures and fewer daylight hours. The transition from November to December continues these trends, with December often being even darker and colder. However, the snowy landscapes and the frequent displays of the Northern Lights make November an enchanting, if challenging, time to visit Greenland.

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• Nuuk - November »
  In Nuuk in November, during 14.3 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Nuuk are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.
• Sisimiut - November »
  November ushers in winter, with the environment in Sisimiut changing drastically with plummeting temperatures, increased snowfall, and shorter days. The months with the most snowfall days in Sisimiut are November and December, with an average of 13.1 snowfall days.
• Ilulissat - November »
  Ilulissat's weather in November involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from October's -1°C (30.2°F) to a still subzero cold -5°C (23°F). In Ilulissat, during November, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Qaqortoq - November »
  November's onset in Qaqortoq brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 3.9°C (39°F) in October to a still icy 0.8°C (33.4°F). What time are sunrise and sunset in November in Qaqortoq?
• Aasiaat - November »
  In Aasiaat in November, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 62mm (2.44") of snow. In Aasiaat, during November, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of snow.
• Maniitsoq - November »
  On the first day of November in Maniitsoq sunrise is at 09:25 and sunset at 17:05. In Maniitsoq, Greenland, the average seawater temperature in November is -0.1°C (31.8°F).
• Narsaq - November »
  In Narsaq, Greenland, during November, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of snow. In Narsaq in November, during 5.9 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Paamiut - November »
  On the first day of November in Paamiut, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 17:12. On the first day of November in Paamiut, sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset at 17:12.
• Uummannaq - November »
  The months with the most rainfall in Uummannaq are November and December, with an average 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. The wettest months in Uummannaq are November and December, with an average 30mm (1.18") of rainfall.
• Nanortalik - November »
  On the first day of November in Nanortalik, sunrise is at 08:25 and sunset at 17:03. November in Nanortalik comments the seasonal cycle, bringing the city back towards winter, creating a panorama full of beautiful white landscapes.
• Qasigiannguit - November »
  On the last day of November, in Qasigiannguit, sunrise is at 12:36 and sunset at 13:50 -02. As winter sets in again in Qasigiannguit, the sea temperature further falls to 0.3°C (32.5°F) in November.
• Upernavik - November »
  The months with the least sunshine in Upernavik are January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine. The months with the least sunshine in Upernavik are January, November and December, with an average of 0h of sunshine.