Makar Island
Island Remote Arctic island in the Sakha Republic
A remote Arctic island in the Sakha Republic, Makar Island appears in Laptev Sea geographic records. Access is limited; it primarily draws polar researchers and expedition teams.
How to Get to Makar Island #
Makar Island is in the Arctic region of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). Access is typically by ice-strengthened vessel or helicopter from regional hubs such as Tiksi or Yakutsk during the brief Arctic summer when sea-ice retreat permits. Travel must be organized with experienced polar operators or local authorities.
Tips for Visiting Makar Island #
- Prepare for Arctic conditions - proper cold-weather clothing and polar survival gear are essential.
- Access is weather-dependent; plan flexible travel windows and coordinate with local authorities in Yakutsk or an Arctic operator.
- Respect wildlife and fragile tundra; travel on existing tracks where possible.
Best Time to Visit Makar Island #
The best access window is the Arctic summer when sea ice thins and transport is feasible; even then, conditions are variable.
Weather & Climate near Makar Island #
Makar Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -36°C to 11°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -30°C and lows of -36°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -33°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
