Nuuk weather in August (Greenland)

Looking to travel to Nuuk in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Nuuk generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Nuuk in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nuuk, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greenland in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nuuk in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nuuk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greenland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greenland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.