Makanrushi
Island Uninhabited volcanic island in the Sea of Okhotsk
Makanrushi is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Kuril Island chain administered as part of Sakhalin Oblast in the Russian Far East. The island is isolated and characterised by steep coasts and volcanic geology.
Geologically it is part of the Kuril arc of volcanic islands that runs between Hokkaido, Japan and Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula; the island has no permanent settlements and is visited only occasionally by researchers or passing vessels.
Historically the Kuril islands have been the subject of shifting control between regional powers, but Makanrushi itself has no recorded modern settlement or developed infrastructure.
Located in the northwestern Pacific Sea of Okhotsk region, the island lies off the eastern coast of Sakhalin and is surrounded by deep sea channels and other Kuril islands.
How to Get to Makanrushi #
Makanrushi is an uninhabited Kuril/Sea island with no public transport. It can only be reached by private boat or as part of a research/charter voyage from Sakhalin or other Kuril ports, or by helicopter/air charter - there are no scheduled ferries or roads to the island.
Tips for Visiting Makanrushi #
- Makanrushi is a remote, uninhabited Kuril islet best seen from the sea in the ice-free summer months-plan any visit as part of an expedition cruise rather than expecting to land.
- Landing opportunities are extremely limited because of steep cliffs and rough seas; arrange your trip with an experienced local operator who knows safe approach points and small-boat procedures.
- Most visitors miss wildlife and seabird colonies visible from a short stand-off distance-bring good binoculars and schedule the boat approach for calm-weather windows rather than relying on a fixed itinerary.
Best Time to Visit Makanrushi #
If you want to reach Makanrushi, aim for the short summer window (June-August) when sea and weather conditions are most favorable for expedition landings.
Weather & Climate near Makanrushi #
Makanrushi's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1415 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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