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Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruises in June
Midnight sun: in Akureyri and on Grímsey, the island straddling the Arctic Circle, the sun barely dips below the horizon. Iceland’s National Day on June 17 brings parades and music. Expedition season opens in Svalbard and Greenland, though lingering sea ice can still block northern routes early on.
- Best time to go
- Avg high 49°F
- 23 hrs daylight
Photo: Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic in June: Best time to go
Midnight sun: in Akureyri and on Grímsey, the island straddling the Arctic Circle, the sun barely dips below the horizon. Iceland’s National Day on June 17 brings parades and music. Expedition season opens in Svalbard and Greenland, though lingering sea ice can still block northern routes early on.
Across Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise ports, June brings average highs around 49°F (9°C) and lows near 41°F, with about 3.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 23 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Best time to go
- Season
- Late May to September; Greenland and Svalbard mainly June to August
- Average high / low
- 49°F / 41°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.2 in
- Daylight
- About 23 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7–10 nights around Iceland; 12–16 nights from Europe; 10–14-night Arctic expeditions
What to pack: proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear.
How June compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: Shoulder season
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: No regular sailings
- May: Shoulder season
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: No regular sailings
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic weather in June
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 28-2 | 28-2 | 29-1 | 352 | 415 | 499 | 5312 | 5211 | 478 | 394 | 341 | 30-1 |
| Low °F (°C) | 21-6 | 20-7 | 21-6 | 27-3 | 341 | 415 | 468 | 457 | 405 | 331 | 28-2 | 24-5 |
| Rain in (mm) | 3.998 | 3.794 | 3.588 | 2.973 | 3.076 | 3.281 | 3.385 | 3.794 | 4.5113 | 4.2107 | 3.896 | 4.1105 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
June weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 53°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 21 h |
| Akureyri | 52°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 23 h |
| Ísafjörður | 49°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 24 h |
| Seyðisfjörður | 50°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 22 h |
| Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | 51°F | 48°F | 3.1 in | 20 h |
| Ilulissat | 46°F | 37°F | 1.5 in | 24 h |
| Nuuk | 42°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 21 h |
| Longyearbyen, Svalbard | 39°F | 35°F | 1.7 in | 24 h |
| Tromsø | 56°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 24 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
Other great cruise destinations in June
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic in June: FAQs
Is June a good time to cruise Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic?
Yes, it's one of the best months. Midnight sun: in Akureyri and on Grímsey, the island straddling the Arctic Circle, the sun barely dips below the horizon. Iceland’s National Day on June 17 brings parades and music. Expedition season opens in Svalbard and Greenland, though lingering sea ice can still block northern routes early on.
What is the weather like on a Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise in June?
Across Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise ports, June brings average highs around 49°F (9°C) and lows near 41°F, with about 3.2 inches of rain over the month and roughly 23 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise in June?
Pack proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic?
Late May to September; Greenland and Svalbard mainly June to August. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in June?
June is also a top month for Bermuda, Alaska, Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.