When to go · Greenland
Greenland in June
Great month. Midnight sun north of the Arctic Circle; National Day on 21 June; boat season starts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Greenland
- Prices
- High
- Greenland
Verdict
Midnight sun north of the Arctic Circle; National Day on 21 June; boat season starts.
Weather in June
- Nuuk and the southwest coast · Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiutbest weather
Maritime: winters around −8 °C, summers 5–10 °C; fog and wind can ground flights any time.
- Disko Bay · Ilulissat, Qeqertarsuaq, Aasiaatbest weather
North of the Arctic Circle: midnight sun late May to late July, polar night in December; March–April for sledding with light.
- Kangerlussuaq and the inland · Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut hinterlandbest weather
Dry continental climate: −30 °C in winter, clear skies for northern lights, 15–20 °C on summer days; mosquitoes in July.
- South Greenland · Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalikbest weather
The mildest and greenest region; sheep farms and Norse ruins; föhn winds can be violent.
- East Greenland · Tasiilaq, Ittoqqortoormiitfine
Sea ice can block the coast into July; polar bears; reached via Iceland.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ascension Day and Whit Monday
May–June (varies)
Public holidays; closures.
National Day (Ullortuneq) big impact
21 Jun
Longest day; celebrations, kaffemik gatherings, shops closed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greenland
- Medium
- Prices · Greenland
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in June
Rated best or good this month
Nuuk and the southwest coast
Best weather of the year (Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiut)
Disko Bay
Best weather of the year (Ilulissat, Qeqertarsuaq, Aasiaat)
Kangerlussuaq and the inland
Best weather of the year (Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut hinterland)
South Greenland
Best weather of the year (Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Nanortalik)
Midnight-sun weeks; boat trips and hiking; National Day on 21 June.