Aynovy Islands
Islands Small islands in Murmansk Oblast, Arctic region
Small islands in Murmansk Oblast in the Barents Sea, north of the Arctic Circle; accessed mainly by research vessels and occasional polar cruises for seabirds and tundra scenery.
How to Get to Aynovy Islands #
The islands lie off the northern coast of the Kola Peninsula (Murmansk Oblast). There is no regular public transport; access requires a private or chartered vessel from Murmansk or nearby coastal villages. Travel only during the navigable summer months when sea ice has retreated.
Tips for Visiting Aynovy Islands #
- If attempting a visit in summer, charter a licensed boat from Murmansk or a local village and bring cold-weather gear - even July can be razor-brisk.
- Respect local wildlife and bird colonies; the islands are fragile and largely uninhabited.
- Check ice and weather reports - navigation is only feasible in the short summer window.
Best Time to Visit Aynovy Islands #
Accessible only during the brief Arctic navigable season - summer offers the only realistic opportunity for visits.
Arctic summer
June-August · 0-10°C
Short window for boat travel and bird activity; 24-hour daylight near the solstice.
Late spring to early autumn (shoulder months)
May, September · -2-5°C
Unpredictable ice and weather; fewer boats running but dramatic skies.
Weather & Climate near Aynovy Islands #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight
February
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight
March
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight
April
Weather
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.8h daylight
May
Weather
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight
June
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
July
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight
August
Weather
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight
September
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight
October
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
