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Danmarkshavn weather in August (Greenland)

How is August weather typically in Danmarkshavn? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Danmarkshavn includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 3°C, cooling down at night to around -1°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Danmarkshavn in August usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 4 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 277 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Danmarkshavn climate page with graphs.

 

Danmarkshavn, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 277 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in August

Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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