Tasiilaq weather in August (Greenland)

Looking to travel to Tasiilaq in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Tasiilaq generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Tasiilaq in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 191 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tasiilaq, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 1°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Greenland in August

Find out more about the weather in Greenland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Tasiilaq in August?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. 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 in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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