Kangerlussuaq weather in August (Greenland)

What should you pack for a trip to Kangerlussuaq in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During August, Kangerlussuaq usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 13°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Kangerlussuaq in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. This month sees the most rain, so carrying an umbrella will ensure you stay dry. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience rainfall.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kangerlussuaq, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 9 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

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kangerlussuaq.

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.