Nutaarmiut

Island Small Greenland settlement in Avannaata municipality

A tiny settlement in northwestern Greenland’s Avannaata region; travellers visit for Arctic village life, boat access to fjords and the stark sea-ice landscape encountered on regional excursions.

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Nutaarmiut
73.5198, -56.5260

How to Get to Nutaarmiut #

Access is typically by helicopter or small boat from regional hubs in Greenland. Regular transport links are limited; travel requires coordination with local authorities or scheduled regional services.

Tips for Visiting Nutaarmiut #

  • If arranging travel, hire an experienced Greenlandic guide and ensure emergency plans are in place.
  • Respect local settlements and their rules - small communities rely on regulated resource use.
  • Prepare for very limited infrastructure; bring all necessary supplies and communicate plans with local authorities.

Best Time to Visit Nutaarmiut #

Best visited in summer when sea ice retreats; always plan around local conditions and community schedules.

Summer
Jun-Aug · -2-6°C
Most accessible for small‑boat transport and longer daylight hours.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep · -8-3°C
Variable conditions; ice hazards remain but fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Nutaarmiut #

Climate

Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -25°C to 8°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-22° -17°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-24° -19°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -19°C and lows of -25°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-25° -19°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-18° -12°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-5° -3°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-15° -10°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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