Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Greenland this August.
Greenland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 3°C (37°F) in Nord to 13°C (55°F) in Kangerlussuaq. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Kangerlussuaq and -1°C (30°F) in Nord. The month of August is in the summer season.
To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of Greenland, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in Greenland during August reach about 12°C (54°F) in Ilulissat.
Nighttime temperatures in Ilulissat typically drop to around 4°C (39°F) in August.
Based on our systematic data collection, Kangerlussuaq has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 13°C (55°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 5°C (41°F).
When looking through our records, we find that Nord stands out as the coolest city in Greenland for the month of August. Daytime highs average 3°C (37°F) and it cools down to about -1°C (30°F) at night.
The water temperature averages approximately 4°C (39°F) in Angmagssalik this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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