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Greenland is an excellent destination for sailing, offering breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife encounters. With its crystal-clear waters and stunning icebergs, it provides a one-of-a-kind sailing experience.

Greenland offers extreme sailing conditions with icebergs, severe cold, and unpredictable weather, suitable only for advanced sailors. The short sailing season is from June to August, requiring self-sufficiency and thorough preparation.

Skill Level: Advanced

Highlights

  • Breathtaking landscapes filled with glaciers and icebergs
  • Opportunity to witness unique wildlife such as whales, seals, and arctic birds
  • Abundance of pristine and untouched anchorages
  • Opportunity for iceberg spotting
  • Chance to experience the midnight sun during the summer months
  • Excellent opportunities for fishing and seafood lovers
  • Incredible opportunities for photography and capturing stunning natural scenes
  • Relatively low maritime traffic, providing a peaceful sailing environment
  • Possibility to visit remote Inuit settlements and learn about their culture
  • Challenging sailing conditions that will excite experienced sailors
  • Unique combination of Arctic beauty and sailing adventure

Weather

TemperaturePrecipitationRainSunshineWind
Jan-15C45mm10%3 hours15 knots
Cold and snowy
Feb-10C40mm10%4 hours10 knots
Cold with occasional snow showers
Mar-5C30mm10%6 hours8 knots
Cold with decreasing snowfall
Apr0C35mm20%8 hours7 knots
Mild with occasional rain showers
May5C30mm30%10 hours6 knots
Cool and sometimes foggy
Jun10C25mm40%13 hours5 knots
Mild with occasional rain showers
Jul12C20mm50%15 hours5 knots
Cool with occasional drizzles
Aug10C20mm50%13 hours6 knots
Cool with occasional drizzles
Sep6C25mm40%10 hours7 knots
Cool with decreasing rain showers
Oct2C40mm30%8 hours8 knots
Mild with occasional rain showers
Nov-5C45mm20%6 hours10 knots
Cold with occasional snow showers
Dec-10C50mm10%4 hours12 knots
Cold and snowy