What wetsuit do you need in Greenland?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 2 coastal cities in Greenland.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | -0.5°C Feb | 6.1°C Aug | 5/4 mm, and not alone |
| Sisimiut | -1.3°C Mar | 5.9°C Aug | 5/4 mm, and not alone |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Greenland →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from