Visokoi Island at a Glance
About Visokoi Island
Visokoi Island is an uninhabited volcanic island in the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean, part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It is one of a remote chain of sub-Antarctic islands formed by volcanic activity.
The island has no permanent population and is primarily of interest for its geology and as habitat for seabirds and marine mammals that breed in the South Sandwich archipelago. Access is limited to expedition vessels when sea and weather conditions permit.
The island is volcanic in origin and lies within a remote island group several hundred kilometres south-east of South Georgia and well away from continental landmasses. It is administered as part of the UK overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Located in the southern Atlantic, Visokoi Island is surrounded by cold ocean and sea-ice influenced waters; the nearest permanently inhabited places are many hundreds of kilometres away.
Nearby Attractions to Visokoi Island
Best Time to Visit Visokoi Island
If visiting this remote subantarctic island, aim for the austral summer (December-February) when seas and weather are least severe and access is most feasible.
Weather & Climate near Visokoi Island
Visokoi Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in February) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -6°C to 5°C. Abundant rainfall (1875 mm/year), wettest in January, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 4° - 5° | 0° | 191 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 5° | 1° | 171 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 4° | -1° | 161 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 3° | -4° | 155 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -3° - 1° | -7° | 160 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -5° - 0° | -8° | 149 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -6° - 0° | -10° | 148 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -5° - 0° | -9° | 144 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -4° - 1° | -7° | 139 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -1° - 3° | -5° | 129 mm | - | - | 6.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 4° | -3° | 150 mm | - | - | 6.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 4° | -1° | 178 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |