Davis Island
Island High Arctic Russian island in the Arctic Ocean
How to Get to Davis Island #
Access requires ice-capable vessels and is typically arranged through polar expedition operators or Russian research institutions; seasonal windows depend heavily on sea ice retreat and federal permissions.
Tips for Visiting Davis Island #
- The island is in high Arctic waters-prepare with polar-rated clothing and plan for brief, weather-dependent visits.
- Wildlife and historic sites (where present) require respectful distance-engage authorized guides where possible.
- Access is seasonal and typically arranged via ice-capable vessels and research operators.
Best Time to Visit Davis Island #
Visits are highly seasonal and dependent on ice conditions; summer provides the only realistic access for most expeditions.
Arctic summer
June-August · -5 to +5°C
Short window for ship-based visits when ice retreat permits access.
Weather & Climate near Davis Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
5°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
February
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight
March
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight
April
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight
May
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
June
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight
July
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
August
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight
September
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight
October
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight