Ella Island
Island Small island in East Greenland's coastal archipelago
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.
Weather & Climate near Ella Island #
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.
January
January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).