Feklistova Island

Island Forest-covered island in the Sea of Okhotsk

Part of Khabarovsk Krai’s island chain, Feklistova Island attracts expedition cruise visitors and naturalists for rugged shoreline, birdlife and Sea of Okhotsk coastal scenery.

Feklistova Island is an island in the Shantar Islands group in the Sea of Okhotsk, within Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. It is a remote, largely undeveloped island in the Russian Far East.

The island is visited for its coastal landscapes, seabird colonies and marine wildlife typical of the Shantar archipelago. Beaches and rocky shores are the main visitor features; there are no tourist facilities on the island. Travel is seasonal, with the short summer offering the safest conditions for small-boat landings and wildlife watching.

The island has no major built structures and has been used historically only for seasonal hunting and fishing camps rather than permanent settlement. It is part of the broader Shantar Island environment, which has been subject to limited scientific and conservation interest.

Feklistova lies in the Sea of Okhotsk off the northern Pacific coast of Khabarovsk Krai, within the Shantar Islands archipelago. It is remote from major towns and is reached from regional ports by private vessel or expedition boat.

  • Access: Access is by private boat or organized expedition; there are no regular ferry services and landing can be difficult outside calm summer months.
  • Nature: Part of the Shantar Islands group and largely uninhabited, the island is best visited for wildlife observation and remote coastal scenery.
Feklistova Island
55.0057, 136.9766

How to Get to Feklistova Island #

Access is by sea from ports in Khabarovsk Krai or by private expedition; conditions are best in summer months.

Tips for Visiting Feklistova Island #

  • Sea conditions can be rough; ensure experienced local captains and adequate safety gear.
  • Bring binoculars for marine mammal and seabird spotting along the island's coasts.

Best Time to Visit Feklistova Island #

Visit windows depend on Sea of Okhotsk weather; summer months offer the most stable conditions.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-18°C
Calmer seas and long daylight make marine travel easier.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep · 6-14°C
Variable weather; local operators advise on safe windows.

Weather & Climate near Feklistova Island #

Climate

Feklistova Island's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (610 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-27° -17°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. The driest month with just 16 mm and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-26° -14°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-20° -7°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -15°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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