Qaqortoq Weather in August

What's the weather like in Qaqortoq (Kujalleq) in August 2024?

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.

Qaqortoq weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.9°C 53.3°F
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.

August temperatures in Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq average temperature in August

August rainfall

Qaqortoq average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Qaqortoq average rain in August

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 2024.

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Qaqortoq weather stats

Qaqortoq weather statistics
Hottest month: August 11.7°C 53.1°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 6hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 94mm 3.7ins
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