Coburg Island
Island High Arctic island in Russia within Barents Sea region
High-Arctic Coburg Island lies in northern waters and appears on expedition cruise routes for seabird colonies, polar landscapes and brief shore landings.
How to Get to Coburg Island #
Coburg Island is accessible only by long Arctic expedition, typically from Murmansk or Arkhangelsk by ice-strengthened vessel during the Arctic summer when sea ice retreats. Landing depends on sea conditions and permissions from Russian authorities; no regular transport services exist.
Tips for Visiting Coburg Island #
- This is a remote Arctic island-travel requires an expedition vessel and coordination with Russian authorities; private visits are rare and heavily regulated.
- Respect bird and marine mammal breeding seasons; Arctic islands are sensitive habitats with strict protections in many cases.
- Carry polar survival gear and be prepared for rapid weather changes; landing beaches may be narrow and rocky.
Best Time to Visit Coburg Island #
Only visitable during the narrow Arctic summer when sea ice retreats; otherwise inaccessible.
High Arctic summer
July-August · -2-5°C
Short window of milder weather and sea-ice retreat-only practical time for vessel landings.
Weather & Climate near Coburg Island #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
4°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
February
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.2h daylight
March
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight
April
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
22.1h daylight
May
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
June
Weather
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
July
Weather
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight
August
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
24.0h daylight
September
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.9h daylight
October
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight
