August · Greenland
Best time to visit Tasiilaq in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tasiilaq in August
Average temperature 5°C, 153 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
5.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Tasiilaq scores 5.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 5°C, 153 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tasiilaq is an East Greenland base for steep fjords, iceberg-filled water, mountain travel, and living Inuit cultural traditions on Ammassalik Island.
August in Tasiilaq — middling scores, decent value
August averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 153 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.2/10 here, 3rd 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tasiilaq in August?
- In August, Tasiilaq averages 5°C, 153 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Tasiilaq?
- 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 Tasiilaq in August?
- Expect about 153 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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