Green Island (Fortune), Newfoundland and Labrador

How to Get to Green Island (Fortune), Newfoundland and Labrador #

Access by private boat from Fortune or nearby harbors on the Burin Peninsula. Skippers should consult local tide and weather information before attempting landings.

Tips for Visiting Green Island (Fortune), Newfoundland and Labrador #

Check tide tables before planning landings-some approaches can be hazardous at low tide.
Wear sturdy footwear for rocky shorelines; small Newfoundland islets can be deceptively sharp underfoot.
Observe seabird nesting seasons and avoid disturbing colonies; some islets are important breeding sites.

Best Time to Visit Green Island (Fortune), Newfoundland and Labrador #

Summer is the best window for visiting; sea conditions are most favorable and services from Newfoundland are active.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 5-15°C

The most practical time for boating and access; marine life is most active.

Late spring and early autumn

May and Sep · 0-10°C

Cooler, quieter, and with fewer charter options but still possible for day trips.

Weather & Climate near Green Island (Fortune), Newfoundland and Labrador #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1415 mm/year), wettest in October, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

19°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 1°

Weather

114 mm

Rainfall

9.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-5° – 0°

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

8.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-3° – 1°

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

7.9 m/s

Wind

Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

Weather

116 mm

Rainfall

6.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

3° – 8°

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 12°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 16°

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

14° – 19°

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 16°

Weather

145 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

7° – 11°

Weather

155 mm

Rainfall

7.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 7°

Weather

143 mm

Rainfall

8.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 3°

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

8.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

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