Kolguyev IslandKolguyev Island at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Kolguyev Island
Visit Kolguyev only in the brief summer window (June-August) when access and wildlife viewing are feasible.
Short Arctic summer
Jun-Aug · 0-10°C
The only practical time to visit Kolguyev: tundra melts, birdlife and limited boat or helicopter access are possible.
Long winter
Nov-Mar · -20--5°C
Severe Arctic conditions with heavy snow and ice; travel is extremely difficult and services are effectively nonexistent.
Shoulder periods
Apr-May & Sep-Oct · -5-5°C
Unstable conditions-thawing or freezing periods that make travel and logistics unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Kolguyev Island
Climate
Kolguyev Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -17°C to 11°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 13
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -9° | -22° | 26 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.3h |
| February | Poor | -17° - -10° | -23° | 20 mm | overcast | 95% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| March | Poor | -14° - -7° | -19° | 18 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -12° - -5° | -16° | 16 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 15.8h |
| May | Poor | -5° - 0° | -8° | 19 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 21.3h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 29 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 30 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 23.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 5° - 10° | 5° | 45 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 17.5h |
| September | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 41 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.0h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 1° | -7° | 43 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.7h |
| November | Poor | -9° - -3° | -13° | 32 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.1h |
| December | - | -11° - -6° | -17° | 29 mm | - | 91% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Kolguyev Island
Kolguyev Island is a remote island in the Barents Sea (Nenets Autonomous Okrug) with no regular commercial transport links. Access is normally by charter vessel, helicopter or specially arranged flights and requires coordination with regional Russian authorities or operators; travellers generally approach from the nearest mainland regional centres and via specialised Arctic transport services.