Wiese IslandWiese Island at a Glance#
When to Go
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
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -30° - -24° | -40° | 12 mm | - | 97% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| February | Poor | -30° - -24° | -40° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.0h |
| March | Poor | -29° - -22° | -38° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 10.7h |
| April | Poor | -23° - -17° | -32° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 95% | 6.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 20.9h |
| May | Poor | -12° - -8° | -18° | 11 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 24.0h |
| June | Poor | -3° - 0° | -8° | 12 mm | overcast | 94% | 6.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 24.0h |
| July | Poor | -1° - 2° | -5° | 19 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 24.0h |
| August | Poor | -2° - 1° | -6° | 22 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 23.4h |
| September | Poor | -5° - -2° | -10° | 22 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 14.2h |
| October | Poor | -15° - -10° | -22° | 19 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.1h |
| November | - | -23° - -18° | -32° | 14 mm | - | 93% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| December | - | -28° - -22° | -38° | 20 mm | - | 96% | 6.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |