Ella Island

Island Small island in East Greenland's coastal archipelago

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Ella Island
72.8479, -25.0557
N/A (remote, uninhabited)

How to Get to Ella Island #

Ella Island is in the high Arctic and not served by regular transport. Access requires chartering an expedition vessel or coordinating with research programs operating in the area; permissions and ice-condition planning are essential.

Tips for Visiting Ella Island #

  • This Arctic island is remote and climate conditions are extreme; travel typically requires an expedition vessel or research charter.
  • Check ice conditions and permissions with Greenland authorities and arrange polar-grade clothing and safety equipment.
  • Expect no services; all supplies and shelter must be carried by expedition groups.

Best Time to Visit Ella Island #

Ella Island is a remote Arctic island; visits require specialized expedition logistics and are typically limited to research or staffed expeditions.

Arctic summer
June-August · −2-6°C
Window for sea access and calmer weather for research and small-boat landings.

Weather & Climate near Ella Island #

Climate

Ella Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -23°C to 5°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-22° -15°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° -16°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° -17°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-19° -13°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-13° -9°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-18° -13°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-21° -15°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

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