Weather in August
August ushers slight changes with sea temperatures ascending to 3.2°C (37.8°F). Despite these increases, the majority of visitors still find it noticeably cool. The duration of daylight starts decreasing, signaling the end of summer. August marks the last full month of dependable touring conditions. As the month advances, expect to see cooler days and increased ice.
Sea temperature
In August, the average sea temperature in
Qasigiannguit is 3.2°C (37.8°F).
Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.
Daylight
August has the longest days of the year in Qasigiannguit, with an average of 17h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 04:29 and sunset at 00:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 22:03 -01.
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