October weather forecast
Nuuk, Greenland

October witnesses a further drop in temperatures, bringing back the touch of the cold. A stark contrast to the past few months, Nuuk starts preparing for the return of the much-awaited winter activities. As a clear transition to the colder months, October brings along an incremental increase in snowfall days. Residents bundle up as sea temperatures drop to 1.6°C (34.9°F) making it less accommodating for water activities. The daylight hours also drop substantially in October, hinting the slow return of darker days.

Temperature

October's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 6°C (42.8°F) in September to a wintry 1.4°C (34.5°F). Nuuk experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the October nights, recording an average of -2.7°C (27.1°F).

Rainfall

In October, in Nuuk, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout October, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 752mm (29.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Nuuk. In Nuuk, during October, snow falls for 9.8 days. Throughout the year, there are 104.7 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).
Note: In connection with swimming, this state is severely cold, hazardous, and lethal. Without protective insulated waterproof garments, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:37 and sunset at 19:54 -01. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 09:09 and sunset at 17:11 -02.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 00:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from -01 to -02. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Saturday, 29. March 2025, at 23:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from -02 to -01.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Nuuk is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during October translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.