Middle Island, Tristan da Cunha
Island Remote Tristan da Cunha islet with seabird colonies
A small islet within the Tristan da Cunha territory, Middle Island is visited occasionally by scientific and expedition vessels for seabird colonies and rugged coastal scenery.
How to Get to Middle Island, Tristan da Cunha #
Access is possible only by sea, typically from supply ships or organized expeditions to Tristan da Cunha; voyages are infrequent and weather-dependent.
Best Time to Visit Middle Island, Tristan da Cunha #
Access is governed by infrequent ship schedules and weather; plan visits during the island group's calmer months.
Weather & Climate near Middle Island, Tristan da Cunha #
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in September). Temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1713 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
