Saunders Island (Greenland) Island
Remote Greenland island in Avannaata municipality
Saunders Island in Avannaata, northwest Greenland, is a remote Arctic island visited primarily by expedition ships and researchers for coastal cliffs, polar seabirds and high‑latitude scenery.
Saunders Island (Greenland) at a Glance#
How to Get to Saunders Island (Greenland)#
Access requires an expedition vessel or charter from northern Greenland hubs; travel is seasonal and dependent on sea ice. Only experienced Arctic operators should attempt visits; permits and coordination with Greenlandic authorities are necessary.
Best Time to Visit Saunders Island (Greenland)#
Access limited to expedition seasons; safest in high Arctic summer when sea ice is reduced.
Weather & Climate near Saunders Island (Greenland)#
Saunders Island (Greenland)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -30°C to 7°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -28° - -21° | -34° | 6 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -30° - -23° | -36° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -30° - -22° | -36° | 6 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -23° - -15° | -26° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -12° - -5° | -14° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 2° - 7° | 1° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 0° - 5° | -1° | 26 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -6° - -2° | -9° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -14° - -9° | -19° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -21° - -15° | -26° | 10 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -25° - -19° | -31° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |