Staats Island
Island
How to Get to Staats Island #
Access to Staats Island requires specialized expedition vessels or authorized research charters. Visitors should coordinate with relevant national authorities or research organizations and expect subject-to-weather scheduling.
Tips for Visiting Staats Island #
- Visiting subantarctic islands requires careful planning-charter vessels and permits are often necessary.
- Prepare for harsh weather and limited communications; satellite phones and emergency plans are highly recommended.
- Check environmental regulations-many subantarctic islands are protected and restrict landings.
Best Time to Visit Staats Island #
Access is usually limited to the austral summer when weather and sea conditions are most favorable; even then, trips can be cancelled at short notice.
Weather & Climate near Staats Island #
Staats Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 49 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and breezy conditions.
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