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 at a Glance#
About Île Howe#
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.
Weather & Climate near Île Howe#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 4° - 10° | 2° | 59 mm | - | - | 9.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 11° | 3° | 51 mm | - | - | 8.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 4° - 10° | 3° | 65 mm | - | - | 8.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 9° | 1° | 71 mm | - | - | 8.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 7° | -1° | 69 mm | - | - | 7.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 0° - 6° | -3° | 68 mm | - | - | 8.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 5° | -3° | 76 mm | - | - | 8.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 5° | -4° | 68 mm | - | - | 9.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 5° | -4° | 67 mm | - | - | 9.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 6° | -3° | 58 mm | - | - | 9.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 8° | -1° | 56 mm | - | - | 9.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 9° | 1° | 56 mm | - | - | 9.2 m/s | - | - |