Lisy Island

Island Small island in Primorsky Krai, Sea of Japan

Lisy Island off Primorsky Krai lies near Russia’s Pacific coast; boaters and birdwatchers visit for coastal scenery and local marine life.

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A small coastal island in Primorsky Krai, Russia, located off the mainland in the Sea of Japan near Vladivostok. It is one of several locally named islets clustered along this section of the Russian Pacific coast.

A quiet, little-visited shoreline with rocky coast and marine birdlife rather than developed facilities. Access is typically by private boat from nearby ports and landing is limited.

Administratively part of Primorsky Krai; the island has no widely documented built heritage or long-term settlement history in public sources.

Sits off the southeastern Russian mainland near Vladivostok in the Sea of Japan, within the maritime waters of Primorsky Krai.

  • Name meaning: The name translates as "Fox Island" in Russian and the island is one of many small coastal isles in Primorsky Krai.
Lisy Island
42.7604, 132.9068

How to Get to Lisy Island #

Lisy Island is reached by private boat from coastal points in Primorsky Krai. Access requires local maritime knowledge; check regional port authorities for navigation advisories and permissions.

Tips for Visiting Lisy Island #

  • Lisy Island is remote and access by private boat requires coordination with local authorities in Primorsky Krai.
  • Check maritime weather and tides before planning a visit; the Tatar Strait and surrounding seas can be rough.
  • If landing, respect nesting seabirds and avoid spring breeding seasons.

Best Time to Visit Lisy Island #

Lisy Island is a small island in Primorsky Krai, Russia, in the Sea of Japan region; it is largely uninhabited and of interest for coastal ecology and marine navigation.

Summer
June-August · 12-20°C
Milder weather and calmer seas-best time for access and observation of coastal wildlife.
Late spring/early autumn
May, September · 8-15°C
Shoulder seasons with variable conditions; fewer mosquitoes but unpredictable weather.
Winter
November-March · -10-5°C
Sea ice and storms make access dangerous or impossible.

Weather & Climate near Lisy Island #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

Weather

0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

Weather

1.0
UV Index
Moderate
13.2h daylight

May

Weather

1.2
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

Weather

1.3
UV Index
High
15.1h daylight

July

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

August

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
13.7h daylight

September

Weather

1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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