Herbert Island

Island Small Alaskan island in Bering Sea, remote terrain

A remote Alaskan island in the Bering Sea, Herbert Island attracts very small numbers of expedition travelers interested in seabirds, rugged shorelines and off-the-beaten-track wilderness.

Best Time to Visit Herbert Island #

Visit in the short Arctic summer (June-August) when access and conditions are most favorable.

Short summer (best window)

June-August · ~0-10°C

The brief Arctic summer is the most practical time for boat access and shore visits, with milder conditions and wildlife activity.

Shoulder seasons (limited access)

May, September · Often at or below freezing

Variable weather, limited transport options and colder conditions make visits more difficult.

Winter (not recommended)

October-April · Below freezing

Sea ice and extreme cold restrict access; specialized expedition support required.

Weather & Climate near Herbert Island #

Climate

Herbert Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -3°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1352 mm/year), wettest in October.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

10°

Warmest Month

-3°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-2° – 2°

Weather

118 mm

Rainfall

7.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-3° – 1°

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

7.9 m/s

Wind

Breezy

March

March is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-3° – 0°

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

6.9 m/s

Wind

Breezy

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-2° – 1°

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

7.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

6.2 m/s

Wind

Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 6°

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

July

July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

5° – 9°

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

6° – 10°

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 8°

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

6.9 m/s

Wind

Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (184 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 5°

Weather

184 mm

Rainfall

7.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

Weather

157 mm

Rainfall

8.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-2° – 2°

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

7.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

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