Traill Island Island
Arctic island in northeastern Greenland, rugged and remote
Traill Island at a Glance#
Address: Traill Island, NE Greenland region (Northeast Greenland National Park area)
How to Get to Traill Island#
Access is by ship-based polar expedition from Greenlandic ports (such as Ittoqqortoormiit/Eastern Greenland) or by specialized aircraft to remote landing sites. Travel requires coordination with expedition operators and permits from Greenland authorities.
Tips for Visiting Traill Island#
- Bring layers; polar weather is unpredictable and temperatures can fall quickly even in summer.
- Arrange permits and logistics through Greenland authorities or local operators - travel in the High Arctic requires detailed planning.
- Check for polar bear advisories and travel with a group; remote islands have no services.
Best Time to Visit Traill Island#
Best visited in the brief Arctic summer when sea ice is reduced and ship access may be possible; travel requires specialized expedition planning.
Weather & Climate near Traill Island#
Traill Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -23°C to 7°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -22° - -15° | -25° | 49 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -23° - -16° | -27° | 38 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -22° - -16° | -26° | 26 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -19° - -12° | -20° | 16 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -10° - -4° | -10° | 16 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 2° | -3° | 20 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 7° | 1° | 31 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 6° | 0° | 43 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -5° - 0° | -6° | 34 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -12° - -8° | -15° | 35 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -18° - -13° | -20° | 36 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -21° - -15° | -24° | 36 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |