Climates to travel World climate guide. Home Africa N. America S. East Oceania. East Oceania All the countries. Climate - Greenland Average weather, temperature, rainfall, when to go, what to pack. It goes without saying that the largest settlements are located in this area that has a relatively milder climate. Finally, there is the vast inland area zone 3 on the map , where the temperature remains around or below freezing even in the summer months.
Greenland is a very large island and is very extended in latitude, in fact, the southern tip is located at the same latitude as Oslo Norway , while the northernmost tip is the land closest to the North Pole, which is about kilometres miles away.
Much of the island is covered by an ice sheet , called Inlandsis , which formed over the millennia and is up to 3, meters 10, ft thick in the interior.
Share on Facebook. Follow us. See more travel blogs. Day Tour. Other interesting travel blogs. The people are generally warm and welcome visitors for a treat on Greenlandic coffee and cake at their home at the drop of a hat.
They survive on whale meat and other fishes during winters and are happy to share their meals with visitors. Finding a private home instead of a hotel in Greenland gives one an insight into the Greenlandic culture. Suggested Read: Paragliding in Austria: Head to these amazing destinations in the heart of europe! A cliched point yet an important one when visiting Greenland in winter is the experience of snow.
Almost the whole country is covered in ice sheets that give one an illusion of a polar desert. Walking outside in the winter nights allows one to witness the rare occurrence of the land lighting up due to the reflection of the moon high in the sky. When the sun gets lost in the winters and leaves Greenland in dark, the Northern Lights and the moonlight take up the task of providing the necessary illumination to the land.
The sheets of ice and snow reflect their brightness and provide some light for the locals to go about their business. It is very similar to the concept of Midnight Sun in winters. There are numerous places to visit in Greenland to experience the snowfall at its best! Winter holidays in Greenland allows one to have the experience of whale watching up and close. Most of the oceanic species are migratory while Greenland is one of the few parts of the world that inhabits species of whales in winters.
One can easily spot the bow-headed whale or Narwhal swimming about in the icy ocean. A few sailing trips are available in the country during winters that allows one to spot whales as well as witness the fjords float about in the glacial waters. Image Source One of the fun things to do when planning to take all the Greenland winters in, Kayaking is a must-try on the ice cold waters of the Arctic. It is believed that the founders of Greenland probably entered the region while they were on their Kayaks!
This is what has led to latching of significance on Kayaking by the locals and others alike. Kayaking is one of the major modes of transportation and offers some of the most impeccable scenic views of icebergs, northern settlements, whales, sealas, and much more! Imagine sliding slowly in between the snow white icebergs and crossing one town from another. Taking a cruise is, hence, one of the most exciting and beautiful things to do in Greenland winters.
The sailors of the cruise get to witness the culture, various cities, and settlements in the most fun and authentic manner possible. One can find an extensive number of itineraries that offer different experiences according to the preferences of the travelers.
Image Source If you are a little more inclined towards embracing that adventurous inner selves of yours, then try hiking on the rocky surfaces of various hiking trails that are available for the travelers. Greenland is home to some of the most stunning and unspoiled nature that is not all covered in ice and snow during the summer months. Many songs have been written about the beauty of winter, and we find this very understandable.
You can experience a magical winter wonderland, a landscape, where snow and ice will give you a glimpse of something almost supernatural. Also, in Greenland, you can experience the most beautiful northern lights, dancing on the sky in a lavish explosion of colors and shapes.
You will never forget the sight of the northern lights. It is so beautiful and strange to see the flashes of light dance across the dark sky. The northern lights can move slowly and lazily across the sky, but it can also explode, jump, and create amazing patterns. It is almost as if someone up there is playing with a large luminous necklace that moves around on a glass plate. Throw yourself in the snow under the northern lights, look up and enjoy what you see as if you were a child once more.
And while you are laying there, make an angel in the snow! There is no reason not to. In Greenland, you can experience the dog sleds in East Greenland and all the towns and settlements north of the Polar Circle in West Greenland.
Although there are fewer dogs than before, in the northern towns, you will know they are there. It is so amazing when the dogs start their howling concerts! When you get out on the dog sled, you experience what the Inuit have experienced for over a thousand years.
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