Nuuk weather in August (Greenland)

How does the August weather in Nuuk compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Nuuk includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of summer. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Nuuk in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.