Ilulissat Weather in August

What's the weather like in Ilulissat (Qaasuitsup) in August 2024?

The climate in Ilulissat during August can be summarized as cool and dry.

August is in the summer in Ilulissat and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Ilulissat weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Nightly temperature 3.7°C 38.7°F
Average temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 3.9°C 38.9°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ilulissat with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Ilulissat

Ilulissat average temperature in August

August rainfall

Ilulissat average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Ilulissat average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ilulissat in August 2024.

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Ilulissat weather stats

Ilulissat weather statistics
Hottest month: July 10.9°C 51.6°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 3.7hrs
Coldest month: March -11.8°C 10.8°F
Wettest month: September 35mm 1.4ins
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