Wiese Island

Island Remote Arctic island in Kara Sea, sparsely inhabited

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Wiese Island
79.5605, 76.7220
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Best Time to Visit Wiese Island #

If attempting a visit, the brief polar summer (June-August) offers the only realistic window for access and milder conditions.

Polar summer (most accessible)
June-August · 0-5°C
The brief Arctic summer brings the mildest temperatures and sea‑ice retreat, making access by ship or aircraft far more feasible than in winter.
Shoulder/transition periods
May and September · -5-2°C
Conditions are variable with possible ice and rapidly changing weather; access may be limited and planning should account for ice and cold.
Polar winter (extreme conditions)
October-April · -30 to -15°C
Extremely cold, prolonged darkness and solid sea ice make travel extremely difficult or impossible for most visitors.

Weather & Climate near Wiese Island #

Climate

Wiese Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -30°C to 2°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
7°
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-30° – -24°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-30° – -24°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° – -22°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. The driest month with just 9 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

45 Poor

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° – -17°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
20.9h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -8°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-3° – 0°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
23.4h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.2h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

33 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° – -10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° – -18°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-28° – -22°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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