Stoltenhoff Island
Island Small uninhabited island in Tristan da Cunha territory
Part of the Tristan da Cunha territory in the South Atlantic, Stoltenhoff Island is uninhabited and visited mainly by scientists and wildlife expeditions for seabirds and remote island geology.
Stoltenhoff Island is a small, uninhabited islet in the Nightingale Islands group of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. It is one of the minor rocky islands forming the Nightingale subgroup.
The island provides steep cliffs and rocky shorelines that support seabird colonies and marine wildlife; there are no visitor facilities or infrastructure. Landings are infrequent and normally done only from private boats by experienced crews.
Geologically the island is volcanic and, like the other Nightingale Islands, has remained uninhabited in historic times and primarily functions as wildlife habitat. There is no recorded permanent human settlement.
Stoltenhoff Island lies in the South Atlantic about the same island group as Nightingale and Middle Islands, roughly tens of kilometres south of the main Tristan da Cunha island. The surrounding waters are remote and exposed.
- Wildlife: Part of the Nightingale Islands group and uninhabited; used by seabirds and marine mammals for breeding.
- Access: Accessible only by private expedition from Tristan da Cunha and has no visitor facilities.
How to Get to Stoltenhoff Island #
There are no scheduled services. Access requires a sea voyage to the Tristan da Cunha vicinity and permission from Tristan authorities; landings are rare and weather-dependent. Most trips to Tristan depart from Cape Town and last multiple days.
Tips for Visiting Stoltenhoff Island #
- Stoltenhoff Island is part of the Tristan da Cunha territory-access requires permission from Tristan authorities and is usually only via specialized expeditions.
- Weather and sea conditions are notoriously rough-voyages can be delayed by days.
- There are no visitor facilities; visitors must be self-sufficient and coordinate landing with island authorities.
Best Time to Visit Stoltenhoff Island #
Stoltenhoff Island is a small uninhabited islet in the Tristan da Cunha territory in the South Atlantic. It is rarely visited and typically only by scientific expeditions.
Weather & Climate near Stoltenhoff Island #
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in September). Temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1715 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 (113 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 (135 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 (157 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 (164 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 (157 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 (161 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 (132 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.
