Nuuk Weather in August
Greenland · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high8°C (46°F)
Avg low5°C (41°F)
Rainfall95 mm (3.7 in)
RatingPoor 3.6/10
In August, Nuuk has average highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F). August is summer in Greenland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain spread over 14 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 16.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Nuuk?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Nuuk. The weather rates poor (3.6/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 8°C (46°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C (41°F) |
| Daily mean | 7°C (44°F) |
| Rainfall | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 16.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 11 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 12 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Nuuk in August
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Nuuk weather in other months
Jan-5°C / -8°C60 mmPoorFeb-6°C / -9°C52 mmPoorMar-5°C / -9°C49 mmPoorApr-1°C / -4°C62 mmPoorMay2°C / -1°C68 mmPoorJun6°C / 3°C82 mmPoorJul8°C / 5°C83 mmPoorAug8°C / 5°C95 mmPoorSep5°C / 2°C106 mmPoorOct1°C / -1°C75 mmPoorNov-2°C / -4°C80 mmPoorDec-4°C / -7°C68 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit NuukSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- San Francisco, California23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Seattle, Washington24°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Vancouver22°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Victoria21°C · 26 mm · Excellent
- Calgary24°C · 62 mm · Excellent
- Honolulu, Hawaii28°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.