Nuuk Weather in August
What's the weather like in Nuuk (Sermersooq) in August 2025?
The climate in Nuuk during August can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Nuuk 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.
| Daytime temperature | 9.8°C 49.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.7°C 38.6°F |
| Average temperature | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 91 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 4.5°C 40.2°F |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in Nuuk with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Nuuk
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
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 Nuuk in August 2025.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Nuuk weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 10.3°C 50.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | -5.2°C 22.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 91mm 3.6ins |
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