Windward

Island Island in Arkhangelskaya Oblast, Russian Arctic

Windward
80.0738, 50.2492

Best Time to Visit Windward #

If visiting, go in the High Arctic summer (June-August) when sea ice is at its minimum and expedition access is most feasible.

High Arctic summer (expedition season)
June-August · -10-5°C
The only realistic time for visits: sea ice extent is lowest and expedition cruises and scientific access are possible; weather can still be cold and changeable.
Shoulder season
May, September · -20-0°C
Much colder with more sea ice and fewer access opportunities; travel is highly weather- and ice‑dependent.

Weather & Climate near Windward #

Climate

Continental climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 0°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryAprilMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.5h daylight

March

March is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

April

April is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 12 mm, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
21.5h daylight

May

May is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
23.8h daylight

September

September is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.5h daylight

October

October is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.4h daylight

November

November is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 0°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

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

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