May Island
Island Arctic island in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia
A high‑Arctic island in Russia, May Island is visited mainly by polar researchers and expedition cruises for seabird colonies, glacial coastline and polar conditions.
How to Get to May Island #
Accessible only as part of polar expeditions or scientific voyages arranged through accredited Arctic operators; travel is seasonal and ice-dependent.
Tips for Visiting May Island #
- High Arctic travel requires serious planning - join an expedition or apply for permits through Russian polar authorities.
- Prepare for polar conditions: extreme cold, 24-hour daylight or darkness depending on season, and minimal rescue infrastructure.
- Respect protected wildlife and follow strict environmental precautions to avoid contamination.
Best Time to Visit May Island #
Visit only during polar summer as part of organized polar expeditions; conditions outside this window are typically impassable.
Polar summer
June-August · -5-5°C
Short window when sea ice retreats and ship access is possible.
Weather & Climate near May Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
5°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
February
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight
March
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight
April
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight
May
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
June
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight
July
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
August
Weather
0.4
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight
September
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight
October
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
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