Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Ilulissat, Greenland in August
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 26mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
26mm
Sun
7h
Sea
7°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 26mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 7°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ilulissat, Greenland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August10°C average high
August is one of Ilulissat's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August26mm average rain
August is close to Ilulissat's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Ilulissat's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August7°C average sea
August is one of Ilulissat's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to August
Sea temperatures are usually near 6°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August35 weather score
August sits close to Ilulissat's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.