Gordon Island
Island Remote Chilean island in Magallanes Region
Off Tierra del Fuego’s coast in Chile’s Magallanes Region, Gordon Island draws expedition boats for rugged shoreline, seabirds and seals and as a waypoint on southern Patagonian and Cape Horn itineraries.
Gordon Island is an island in the Region of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic, part of the southern Chilean archipelago. It lies within the complex island groups of southern Chile off the Patagonian coast.
There are no widely published visitor facilities or developed tourist infrastructure for the island; it is a remote piece of the Patagonian archipelago and is primarily of interest for coastal and marine geography rather than built attractions.
There is limited publicly available documentation on specific historical constructions or long-term settlement on the island.
Geographically the island sits in southern Chile’s Magallanes region, within the Tierra del Fuego/Patagonian archipelago.
How to Get to Gordon Island #
Access is by private or charter boat from ports such as Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales. Sea conditions and weather will dictate schedules; there are no regular ferry services.
Tips for Visiting Gordon Island #
- Arrange sea transport from Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales-Gordon Island is remote and often reached by private boat.
- Weather can be extreme; plan for sudden wind shifts and cold rain.
- Respect local conservation rules; much of the region supports delicate subantarctic ecosystems.
Best Time to Visit Gordon Island #
Best visited in the austral summer when sea conditions are most forgiving and daylight is long.
Weather & Climate near Gordon Island #
Gordon Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -2°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (988 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and breezy conditions.
