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Weather.
Greenland has 3 distinct seasons; Spring, Summer and Winter and your planned travel to Greenland should reflect this.
Spring - After a long winter, the sun and light return during the first few months of the year, and in March and April it is dog sledding season. Sledding can be experienced from Sisimiut and further north up the west coast of Greenland and in East Greenland in Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiit. Spring is also the period in which the Nuuk Snow Festival is hosted in the capital and the Arctic Circle Race, the world’s toughest cross-country skiing race, is held in Sisimiut.
Summer - By June the ice has melted in the fjords, and as a result boat trips to glaciers, settlements and sites of historical interest are once again available all over the country. The summer, which often runs all the way into September, is Greenland’s high season.
Winter - If you want to experience the real Arctic nature, then visit Greenland between November and February. This is the best time of year to experience the spectacular northern lights. The dark winter sky and the cold, clear Arctic air provide the optimum conditions in which to experience this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. The winter months also offer dogsled and snowmobile tours in the snow-covered landscape.
Travel to Greenland
Regardless of whether your planned travel to Greenland is during the winter, the spring or the summer, we recommend that you dress according to the layer-to-layer principle. The outermost layer should be wind and waterproof, and underneath you should wear items such as synthetic fibre and/or wool.
Even in the middle of summer, when it can be warm on land, sailing trips can be cold as the temperature of the water is only one or two degrees Celsius.
During the summer it can occasionally be so warm that shorts and t-shirts are suitable, although mosquitoes can be prevalent in July and August. Either way a Greenland expedition requires careful planning, so call the experts now on 0845 277 3390.
