Brice Island

Island Remote Arctic island in Arkhangelsk region

A remote Arctic island in Arkhangelsk region; visited mainly by scientific teams and occasional expedition vessels.

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Brice Island
80.4050, 55.1875

How to Get to Brice Island #

Access is by expedition vessel or ice-strengthened ship from Arctic ports; travel windows are constrained by sea-ice conditions. Only experienced operators should plan landings.

Tips for Visiting Brice Island #

  • Extreme polar conditions apply-only highly experienced polar expedition teams should plan visits.
  • Seasonal daylight varies dramatically-plan logistics around polar night/day cycles.
  • Ensure communications equipment and emergency plans are in place; this is remote Arctic terrain.

Best Time to Visit Brice Island #

A remote island in Russian Arctic waters-extreme climate, polar wildlife, and limited human presence.

High Arctic Summer
Jun-Aug · -10-5°C
Brief window of milder weather and continuous daylight-best for scientific and expeditionary visits.
Shoulder Seasons
May, Sep · -20-0°C
Cold and unstable; sea ice conditions change rapidly.
Arctic Winter
Oct-Apr · -40--10°C
Extreme cold and darkness; only for experienced explorers with full support.

Weather & Climate near Brice Island #

Climate

Brice Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
AprilMarchFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight

March

March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

April

April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight

May

May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight

September

September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight

October

October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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