Île Howe
Island Remote island in Kerguelen archipelago, subantarctic
Île Howe, another Kerguelen islet, offers remote shorelines and birdlife; visits occur mainly via scientific or expedition cruises rather than regular tourism.
Île Howe is an uninhabited island in the Kerguelen Islands group in the southern Indian Ocean, administratively part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. The island is remote, without permanent habitation, and is visited mainly by scientific teams and conservation personnel.
As with other islands of the Kerguelen archipelago, Île Howe is characterized by a subantarctic maritime environment and is of interest for biology, geology and climate research. Access is controlled and typically arranged through French scientific programs.
The island lies within the central Kerguelen group, surrounded by other small islands and sea channels, several hundred0 of kilometres from southern continental landmasses.
- Remote subantarctic island: Located in the Kerguelen archipelago and uninhabited, the island is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands and used primarily for scientific and conservation purposes.
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Île Howe's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -1°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (764 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and breezy conditions.
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