🇺🇸 New York vs Nuuk 🇬🇱

New York, United States vs Nuuk, Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. New York is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 55 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇬🇱 Nuuk
Avg annual high
17°C
0°C
Hottest month
July · 30°C
July · 12°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)February (-16°C low)
Rainy days / year
124
179
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°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 New York or Nuuk warmer?

New York is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Nuuk?

Nuuk is rainier — New York sees about 55 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Nuuk?

New York is best around May, September, October; Nuuk is best around June, July, August.

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