Nuuk weather in August

August in Nuuk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Nuuk · #239 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nuuk climate normals — August

Daytime high12°C / 53°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Feels like (high)9°C / 48°F
Rainfall63 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 42°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight16.3 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall0.5 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)25🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nuuk in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Nuuk?
August in Nuuk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Nuuk on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Nuuk in August?
In August, Nuuk averages a daily high of 11.6°C and a low of 6°C, with about 63.1 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nuuk in August?
Nuuk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in August.

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