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 high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 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.