Taymyr IslandTaymyr Island at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting Taymyr Island#
- Taymyr Island is remote Arctic territory - proper expedition planning and permits are essential.
- Expect polar conditions and arrange travel through specialist Arctic tour operators with icebreaker capabilities.
When to Go
Weather & Climate near Taymyr Island#
Climate
Taymyr Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -35°C to 7°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Best Time to Visit
AugustFebruaryJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-52°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -35° - -28° | -45° | 11 mm | - | 98% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| February | Poor | -34° - -28° | -44° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 99% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 2.7h |
| March | Poor | -32° - -25° | -41° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 5.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.0h |
| April | Poor | -26° - -17° | -33° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 18.8h |
| May | Poor | -14° - -8° | -19° | 11 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 24.0h |
| June | Poor | -3° - 1° | -6° | 17 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 24.0h |
| July | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 32 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| August | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 28 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 21.9h |
| September | Poor | -4° - -1° | -8° | 24 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 13.6h |
| October | Poor | -16° - -10° | -22° | 20 mm | overcast | 97% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.1h |
| November | - | -28° - -21° | -36° | 11 mm | - | 98% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| December | - | -32° - -25° | -42° | 14 mm | - | 98% | 6.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |