Nuuk in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nuuk in august 2025
The weather in Nuuk in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 17.4cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
26%
18%
12%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
28%
14%
12%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
27%
13%
13%
Weather at 3am
47°F
34%
23%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuuk in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuuk in august.
The climate of Nuuk in august is bad
In august in Nuuk, the climate is relatively dry (with 4.6in of rainfall over 6 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 3.6in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is relatively cool in this city this month, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 50°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Nuuk is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nuuk in august with a maximum record of 63°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2021.
In august in Nuuk, the days on average last 16:24. The sun rises at 04:18 and sets at 20:42.
With a bad weather, this month is not recommended to go there.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuuk in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 17.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nuuk in august 2024:
45°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
Map: other cities in Greenland in august
Cities near Nuuk:
| Maniitsoq in august | bad weather |
| Paamiut in august | bad weather |
| Sisimiut in august | bad weather |
| Narsaq in august | very bad weather |
| Qaqortoq in august | very bad weather |
| Aasiaat in august | very bad weather |
| Qasigiannguit in august | very bad weather |
| Ilulissat in august | very bad weather |
| Tasiilaq in august | very bad weather |
| Upernavik in august | very bad weather |
| Illoqortormiut in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Nuuk in august:
Weather data for Nuuk for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuuk. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuuk can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nuuk.