August · Greenland
Best time to visit Qaqortoq in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Qaqortoq in August
Average temperature 6°C, 118 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Qaqortoq scores 5.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Qaqortoq is a compact South Greenland town of colorful hillside homes, public stone art, Norse history, and boat access to farms and hot springs.
August in Qaqortoq — workable with trade-offs
August averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Qaqortoq in August?
- In August, Qaqortoq averages 6°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Qaqortoq?
- August earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Qaqortoq in August?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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