August · Greenland
Best time to visit Ilulissat in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ilulissat in August
Average temperature 6°C, 72 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Ilulissat scores 6.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ilulissat faces a UNESCO-listed icefjord where vast icebergs move from Sermeq Kujalleq glacier into Disko Bay beside a lively Greenlandic town.
August in Ilulissat — workable with trade-offs
August averages 6°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Flexible dates? July scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ilulissat in August?
- In August, Ilulissat averages 6°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Ilulissat?
- August earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ilulissat in August?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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