The climate in Qaqortoq during August can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Qaqortoq and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 11.9°C 53.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.4°C 39.8°F |
Average temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 91 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 4.7°C 40.4°F |
Humidity | 84% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Qaqortoq with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Qaqortoq in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | August | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
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Driest month: | February | 50mm 2ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -2°C 28.4°F |
Wettest month: | July | 94mm 3.7ins |