🇺🇸 Chicago vs Nuuk 🇬🇱

Chicago, United States vs Nuuk, Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chicago is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Nuuk is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇬🇱 Nuuk
Avg annual high
14°C
0°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 12°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)February (-16°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
179
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°C).

🇬🇱 Nuuk

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (12°C), coldest lows in February (-16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago or Nuuk warmer?

Chicago is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Nuuk?

Chicago is rainier — Nuuk sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Nuuk?

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Nuuk is best around June, July, August.

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