Ilulissat weather in August (Greenland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Ilulissat in August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Ilulissat includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 12°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Ilulissat in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 8 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ilulissat, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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