Ittoqqortoormiit weather in August (Greenland)

What kind of weather does August bring to Ittoqqortoormiit? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Ittoqqortoormiit tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Ittoqqortoormiit in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 227 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Ittoqqortoormiit, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 227 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

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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 -1°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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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