Greenland is a true winter wonderland for most of the year. Snow carpets every city, town and settlement in fluffy white. This, coupled with our trademark colourful houses poking out of the wintry landscape, completes the unique and iconic scene of Greenlandic winter.

Greenland's climate is a tundra climate (Köppen ET) on and near the coasts and an ice cap climate (Köppen EF) in inland areas. It typically has short, cool summers and long, moderately cold winters. Due to Gulf Stream influences, Greenland's winter temperatures are very mild for its …

The best months for winter holidays in Greenland are from late January to early May. You come in a period where there is sunshine during the day, and it is also warmer than in the coldest months. You may experience 5-20 degrees of frost, and we will not lie and tell you that it is not cold.

Winter solstice, and Greenland’s winter darkness is magical in its own way. Although the sun has not risen for months in the northernmost parts of the country, light can be found in the moon reflecting on the thick snow, the stars twinkling in the sky, …

In the following table, we can see the temperature by month in Greenland*. The coldest month is February, with an average of -16.2 °C (2.8 °F). The warmest month is July, with an average of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F).

Winter becomes gradually less cold as you move south: the average temperature in February goes approximately -15 °C (5 °F) to -3 °C (27 °F). The summer is very cool, if not cold, with an average almost everywhere below 10 °C (50 °F).

Feel the sun, the crisp air and the crackling snow under the dog sled or while cross country skiing or snowshoeing in the impressive Greenlandic backcountry. Watch the northern lights dance on the dark sky full of stars or take a moment to enjoy the impressive view over the fjords from one of the remote mountain peaks you climb while ski touring.

Mar 31, 2024 · Greenland's winter landscape is a photographer's dream, with stunning scenery, unique ice formations, and the possibility of capturing the magical northern lights. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of the winter wonderland.

May 24, 2024 · Greenland's winter season spans December to March, with average temperatures plunging well below freezing, from -8°C (17.6°F) along the coast to beyond -20°C (-4°F) in the interior. The country experiences limited sunlight during winter, with a few hours of twilight in the south and perpetual darkness, the Polar Night, in the north.

Greenland winters can be fierce and the temperatures may drop to – 68°F, especially in the North of the island. Being surrounded by an open sea on every side, coastal parts might get windier than the inland, particularly during the winter. On the other hand, the humidity is very low here.