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 »
  The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F). August is the month with the warmest seawater with an average sea temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F).
• Sisimiut - August »
  In Sisimiut, during August, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In August, in Sisimiut, snow falls for 0.2 days.
• Ilulissat - August »
  August has the longest days of the year in Ilulissat with an average of 17h and 48min of daylight. On the first day of August in Ilulissat sunrise is at 04:19 and sunset at 00:41.
• Qaqortoq - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Qaqortoq, Greenland. The month with the warmest seawater in Qaqortoq is August, with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F).
• Aasiaat - August »
  In Aasiaat in August, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. August is the first month it typically snows in Aasiaat, Greenland.
• Maniitsoq - August »
  In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 23:48. The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F).
• Narsaq - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Narsaq with an average sea temperature of 2.8°C (37°F). June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Narsaq, Greenland.
• Paamiut - August »
  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. On the first day of August in Paamiut sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 23:02.
• Uummannaq - August »
  August has the longest days of the year in Uummannaq with an average of 18h and 30min of daylight. The unfolding of August in Uummannaq shows an average high-temperature of a frosty 9°C (48.2°F), indicating a slight variance from July's 11°C (51.8°F).
• Nanortalik - August »
  August is the warmest month in Nanortalik, Greenland, with an average high-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F). With an average sea temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Nanortalik.
• Qasigiannguit - August »
  On the first day of August in Qasigiannguit, sunrise is at 04:29 and sunset at 00:33. August has the longest days of the year in Qasigiannguit, with an average of 17h and 36min of daylight.
• Upernavik - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Upernavik. On the first day of August in Upernavik, Greenland, sunrise is at 23:00 and sunset at 23:00.