Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
52°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Nuuk
Greenland · North America
Cool days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
52°F
Lows around 43°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
42°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.9 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 44° and nights feel near 38°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
21%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAugust Light breeze
Sea temperature
42°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 50°F, easing to about 48°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain20%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday50°F
Rain20%
Cloud80%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon50°F
Rain21%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowEarly evening48°F
Rain21%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 8 | 2.4 | 10 | 1.8 | 70 | 35 |
| Feb | 16 | 7 | 1.8 | 8 | 4.4 | 70 | 35 |
| Mar | 21 | 11 | 1.9 | 8 | 7.5 | 72 | 35 |
| Apr | 31 | 22 | 2.3 | 8 | 9.6 | 77 | 35 |
| May | 39 | 30 | 2.4 | 9 | 11.7 | 81 | 36 |
| Jun | 48 | 38 | 2.8 | 10 | 11.7 | 82 | 39 |
| Jul | 53 | 43 | 2.5 | 9 | 11.1 | 82 | 41 |
| Aug | 52 | 43 | 3.0 | 11 | 8.9 | 83 | 42 |
| Sep | 45 | 37 | 3.7 | 12 | 7.3 | 80 | 41 |
| Oct | 35 | 28 | 2.9 | 10 | 5.2 | 77 | 38 |
| Nov | 26 | 16 | 3.1 | 11 | 2.2 | 75 | 37 |
| Dec | 21 | 10 | 2.5 | 11 | 0.9 | 71 | 35 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology