October weather forecast
Greenland

October in Greenland signifies the continuation of autumn and the steady approach of winter. Coastal areas experience temperatures typically ranging between -1°C (30.2°F) and 3°C (37.4°F), while the inland ice cap regions start to brace themselves for the intense winter cold, with average temperatures plunging to -20°C (-4°F).

In the capital city, Nuuk, October sees temperatures hovering around 1°C (33.8°F). As the daylight hours continue to shorten, the city begins to experience the first substantial snowfall of the season. As the month progresses, snow cover becomes more extensive, and the landscape transitions from autumnal hues to wintry whites.

Further north, in Ilulissat, average temperatures in October descend below freezing, typically around -2°C (28.4°F). The daylight hours reduce dramatically, and snow begins to transform the cityscape, providing a stark contrast to the vibrant autumn colours experienced in September.

Comparatively, October's colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours mark a clear shift from the conditions of September, moving Greenland further into the grasp of winter. Transitioning into November, these trends intensify as winter begins to take hold in earnest, bringing even colder temperatures and an increasingly snow-draped landscape. Despite the challenging conditions, October provides a chance to witness the remarkable transformation of Greenland's environment, and the darkening skies enhance the visibility of the Northern Lights.

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• Nuuk - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Nuuk and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. In Nuuk, Greenland, during October, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.
• Sisimiut - October »
  In Sisimiut, Greenland, in October, during 13.6 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sisimiut during October, snow falls for 11.3 days.
• Ilulissat - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Ilulissat, and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. On the first day of October in Ilulissat sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 18:49.
• Qaqortoq - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Qaqortoq, and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Qaqortoq?
• Aasiaat - October »
  When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Aasiaat? In Aasiaat, during October, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
• Maniitsoq - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Maniitsoq and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Maniitsoq?
• Narsaq - October »
  The months with the least rainfall in Narsaq are July, August, October and December Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 20mm (0.79") of rain. In Narsaq, in October, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 45mm (1.77") of snow.
• Paamiut - October »
  When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Paamiut? As October takes hold in Paamiut the city experiences temperatures rolling back to between -2.8°C (27°F) and 2.9°C (37.2°F).
• Uummannaq - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Uummannaq, and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Uummannaq?
• Nanortalik - October »
  On the first day of October in Nanortalik sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 18:34. When does Daylight Saving Time end in October in Nanortalik?
• Qasigiannguit - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Qasigiannguit and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -02 to -02.
• Upernavik - October »
  October 2023, at 23:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Upernavik and the time zone changes from -02 to -02. January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index in Upernavik, Greenland.