Minami Chishima
Islands Group of islands in Kuril chain, Sakhalin Oblast
A group of islands in Sakhalin Oblast comprising the southern Kurils; Minami Chishima are remote, visited mainly by researchers and expedition vessels for wildlife and geology.
How to Get to Minami Chishima #
Access requires chartered vessels and permissions from Russian authorities; the closest regional ports are on Sakhalin and the Russian mainland. Sea conditions and permits determine the schedule.
Tips for Visiting Minami Chishima #
- Minami Chishima refers to island groups in the southern Kurils - access requires Russian permissions and careful logistics.
- Weather is maritime and can be severe; plan for short field windows and bring polar-grade gear.
- Coordinate with scientific or tour operators experienced with the Kuril Islands region.
Best Time to Visit Minami Chishima #
Access is strongly seasonal and depends on weather and permits.
Summer
June-August · 5-15°C
The only practical season for sea access and limited landings.
Weather & Climate near Minami Chishima #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight
February
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight
March
Weather
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight
April
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.3h daylight
May
Weather
1.1
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight
June
Weather
1.3
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight
July
Weather
1.4
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight
August
Weather
1.2
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight
September
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight
October
Weather
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight
November
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight
December
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight
