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Qaqortoq in August

Great month. Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
High
Greenland overall
Prices
High
Greenland overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Qaqortoq

Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C (68 °F) max).

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Qaqortoq in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • QaqortoqHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 9 days
  • South Greenland, Greenland · Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalikbest weather

    The mildest and greenest region; sheep farms and Norse ruins; föhn winds can be violent.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greenland overall
High
Prices · Greenland overall
High

Greenland overall: Stable weather, whales in Disko Bay, the first dark nights return.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Qaqortoq, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Jun: 3 °C (37 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 9

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jun: 1

August: Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C max).

June: Inside Qaqortoq's best window: Jun–Aug (mild summer, 20 °C max).

Qaqortoq: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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