Greenland

Greenland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greenland in August.

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Ilulissat Narsaq Kulusuk Sisimiut

Planning a trip to Greenland this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Greenland in August

Greenland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Nord at 3°C (37°F) to mild in Kangerlussuaq at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Kangerlussuaq and -1°C (30°F) in Nord.

For a closer look at conditions across Greenland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Danmarkshavn with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to high snow/rainfall in PrChristianSund with 139 mm (5.5 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

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Best Places to Visit in Greenland in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greenland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Greenland?

Temperature range in Greenland (August)

Precipitation variation in Greenland (August)

Ilulissat

In August Ilulissat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ilulissat →

Kangerlussuaq

In August Kangerlussuaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kangerlussuaq →

Narsaq

In August Narsaq generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
126 mm (5 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Narsaq →

Kulusuk

In August Kulusuk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
191 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kulusuk →

Tasiilaq

In August Tasiilaq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
191 hours
142 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tasiilaq →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greenland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ilulissat 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Narsaq 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Kulusuk 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Sisimiut 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Danmarkshavn 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Ittoqqortoormiit 12°C (54°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Greenland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greenland in August?

Greenland typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Ilulissat average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Greenland in August?

Average temperatures in Greenland during August range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Ilulissat.

Does Greenland get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Ilulissat averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Greenland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Greenland?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ilulissat, August may not be the ideal time to visit Greenland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Ilulissat. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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