Île Saint-Lanne Gramont

Island Remote island in the Kerguelen Archipelago

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Île Saint-Lanne Gramont is a small, uninhabited island in the Kerguelen archipelago in the southern Indian Ocean, administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

The island is remote and sparsely featured on maps of the archipelago; there is no permanent population or regular visitor infrastructure. Natural conditions are subantarctic and the islands in this group are generally rugged and exposed.

It forms part of the Kerguelen group of islands and lies in open ocean far from inhabited continents; access is by expedition or research vessel only.

  • Status: Uninhabited island in the Kerguelen archipelago, administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
Île Saint-Lanne Gramont
-48.9211, 69.1831

How to Get to Île Saint-Lanne Gramont #

Access is possible only via expedition ship or research vessel during the austral summer; there are no regular passenger services. Visits require coordination with scientific institutions or charter operators experienced in sub-Antarctic navigation.

Best Time to Visit Île Saint-Lanne Gramont #

Best visited during the austral summer when sea ice retreats and research expeditions operate.

Summer (southern Indian Ocean)
December-March · 0-5°C (32-41°F)
Antarctic season with maximum daylight and easier sea access from research vessels.

Weather & Climate near Île Saint-Lanne Gramont #

Climate

Île Saint-Lanne Gramont's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -3°C to 9°C. Moderate rainfall (861 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
8.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
10.2 m/s
Wind
Windy

July

July is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
9.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and windy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
10.1 m/s
Wind
Windy

September

September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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