Hendrik Island

Island Remote Arctic island in northern Greenland

Hendrik Island
82.0500, -52.7667

How to Get to Hendrik Island #

No scheduled services. Access requires an Arctic-capable vessel and coordination with authorities; travel is only feasible during the high Arctic summer.

Tips for Visiting Hendrik Island #

  • Hendrik Island is in polar regions with extreme conditions-only seasoned polar teams should attempt landings.
  • Ensure clearance from relevant Arctic authorities and check for protected-area regulations before planning any visit.

Best Time to Visit Hendrik Island #

Access is only feasible in the briefest high Arctic summer; planning must be meticulous.

High Arctic summer
Jul-Aug · -10 to 0°C
The short window when sea ice is reduced and circumpolar navigation is possible.

Weather & Climate near Hendrik Island #

Climate

Hendrik Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -34°C to 5°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -33°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-33° -28°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-34° -29°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-34° -28°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-26° -20°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

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

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

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

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -5°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-19° -15°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-26° -21°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-29° -25°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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