Greenland in August

August is one of Greenland's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 2 destinations average 81/100, led by Ilulissat at 82 — 13°C and 10 rainy days — while Nuuk is cooler at 9°C and scores 80.

#2 of 12 months for Greenland · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Greenland in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1IlulissatCity13°C51 mm · 10 days82 tier AYes
2NuukCity9°C63 mm · 9 days80 tier AYes

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Greenland in August

  • Whales in Disko Bay · Ilulissat · 1 Jun – 30 Sep (usually)
  • Whales in the fjord · Nuuk · 1 Jun – 30 Sep (usually)

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