Longyearbyen vs Nuuk in August

Longyearbyen is the better pick in August — 85 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Nuuk is cold, rainy, clean air.

Longyearbyen vs NuukAugust climate, side by side

LongyearbyenNuuk
Comfort score85/100 (A)77/100 (B)
Feels-like high8°C8°C
Avg high / low11° / 7°10° / 5°
Rainfall55 mm87 mm
Rainy days119
Humidity85%83%
Air quality (AQI)2325

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Longyearbyen vs Nuuk in August — FAQ

Is August better in Longyearbyen or Nuuk?
Longyearbyen is the better pick in August — 85 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Nuuk is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Longyearbyen vs Nuuk in August?
In August, Longyearbyen averages 11°C high / 7°C low with about 55 mm of rain; Nuuk averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 87 mm.