Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
21°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Nuuk
Greenland · North America
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Mid to late
Daytime high
21°F
Lows around 11°F
Precipitation
8 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
35°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
26%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
7.5 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 9° and nights feel near 3°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
8 mphMarch Light breeze
Sea temperature
35°FMarch sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 19°F, easing to about 16°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning17°F
Rain18%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday19°F
Rain18%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon19°F
Rain18%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening16°F
Rain17%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 8 | 2.4 | 10 | 1.8 | 70 | 35 |
| Feb | 16 | 7 | 1.8 | 8 | 4.4 | 70 | 35 |
| Mar | 21 | 11 | 1.9 | 8 | 7.5 | 72 | 35 |
| Apr | 31 | 22 | 2.3 | 8 | 9.6 | 77 | 35 |
| May | 39 | 30 | 2.4 | 9 | 11.7 | 81 | 36 |
| Jun | 48 | 38 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.7 | 82 | 39 |
| Jul | 53 | 43 | 2.5 | 9 | 11.1 | 82 | 41 |
| Aug | 52 | 43 | 3.0 | 11 | 8.9 | 83 | 42 |
| Sep | 45 | 37 | 3.7 | 12 | 7.3 | 80 | 41 |
| Oct | 35 | 28 | 2.9 | 10 | 5.2 | 77 | 38 |
| Nov | 26 | 16 | 3.1 | 11 | 2.2 | 75 | 37 |
| Dec | 21 | 10 | 2.5 | 11 | 0.9 | 71 | 35 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology