August weather forecast
Greenland

August in Greenland signals the gradual transition from summer to autumn. While the coastal regions still enjoy relatively warm temperatures, ranging from 8°C (46.4°F) to 14°C (57.2°F), the mercury begins its steady descent as the month progresses. In contrast, the inland ice cap regions start to experience colder conditions, with temperatures often falling below 0°C (32°F).

In Nuuk, the average temperature is around 9°C (48.2°F) in August. The city continues to benefit from long daylight hours, though less than the height of summer, and the Midnight Sun phenomenon is absent by mid-August. With temperatures gradually decreasing, the lush summer landscapes start to show the first hints of autumnal colors.

Ilulissat, positioned further north, sees cooler average temperatures in August, around 5°C (41°F). Daylight hours are significantly reduced compared to the almost perpetual daylight of June and July, yet remain lengthy enough to facilitate various outdoor activities.

When compared to July, August represents a slight decline in both temperatures and daylight hours. However, it maintains enough of summer's warmth and brightness to make it a pleasant time for exploring Greenland's stunning natural environment. The transition from August to September is marked by more noticeable changes, with September often seeing temperatures falling below freezing and landscapes shifting from lush green to vibrant autumn hues. The cooling conditions of August pave the way for the return of the Northern Lights, providing a captivating spectacle against the darkening night sky.

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• Nuuk - August »
  In Nuuk in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average sea temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nuuk.
• Sisimiut - August »
  Month with the least snowfall days in Sisimiut is August, when snow falls for 0.2 days. In August, in Sisimiut snow falls for 0.2 days.
• Ilulissat - August »
  The month with the longest days in Ilulissat is August, with an average of 17h and 48min of daylight. The month with the longest days in Ilulissat is August, with an average of 17h and 48min of daylight.
• Qaqortoq - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Qaqortoq, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F). August is the month with the warmest seawater in Qaqortoq, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).
• Aasiaat - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Aasiaat. August is the month with the warmest seawater in Aasiaat, with an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F).
• Maniitsoq - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Maniitsoq, Greenland. With an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Maniitsoq, Greenland.
• Narsaq - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Narsaq is August, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F). The month with the warmest seawater in Narsaq, Greenland, is August, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).
• Paamiut - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Paamiut, Greenland, is August, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Paamiut is August, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.
• Uummannaq - August »
  On the last day of August, in Uummannaq sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:22 -02. August has the longest days of the year in Uummannaq, with an average of 18h and 30min of daylight.
• Nanortalik - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nanortalik with an average sea temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F). On the first day of August in Nanortalik, Greenland, sunrise is at 04:40 and sunset at 21:33.
• Qasigiannguit - August »
  The month with the longest days in Qasigiannguit is August, with an average of 17h and 36min of daylight. On the last day of August, in Qasigiannguit, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 21:07 -02.
• Upernavik - August »
  On the first day of August in Upernavik, Greenland, sunrise is at 22:00 and sunset at 22:00. On the last day of August, in Upernavik, Greenland, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:54 -02.