Greenland
Territory · Americas, Northern America
Greenland is a territory in Northern America with a population of about 57,000 and an area of 2,166,086 square kilometers. Its capital is Nuuk. The territory features natural landscapes and cultural heritage sights.
Highlights
This site covers 10 sights. Among them are natural features like the Greenland ice sheet and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Historical and cultural sights include the Garðar Cathedral Ruins, Nuuk Cathedral, Hvalsey, Hans Egede House, the Statue of Hans Egede, the Greenland National Museum, Kujataa, and the Nuuk Art Museum. The only city listed is Nuuk.
Food and drink
The traditional dish is Suaasat.
When to go
The climate data covers the capital Nuuk, showing daily highs and lows. June, July, and August have the highest temperatures, with highs reaching 8 °C to 10 °C and lows from 3 °C to 5 °C, alongside monthly precipitation of 77 mm to 112 mm. January and February are the coldest months, with highs of -11 °C and lows of -16 °C.
Practical notes
The currency is the Danish krone. The official language is Greenlandic. Plugs are types C, E, F, and K with a voltage of 230 V. Driving is on the right. Time zones include UTC−04:00, UTC−02:00, and UTC±00:00.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Greenland
- Suaasat
Top sights in Greenland
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 11 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -11 | -11 | -8 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -5 | -8 |
| Average low, °C | -16 | -16 | -14 | -8 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -5 | -10 | -13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 67 | 70 | 64 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 105 | 112 | 113 | 83 | 82 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Nuuk (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Aurora
- Vatnahverfi