Yakobi Island
Island Remote Alaskan island in the Alexander Archipelago
Yakobi Island in Alaska lies off the Gulf coast and draws small‑boat and kayak parties for rugged shoreline scenery, seabird colonies and remote coastal camping.
How to Get to Yakobi Island #
Access requires private boat or charter from hubs such as Sitka or Kodiak; check local tide tables and charter schedules. No scheduled ferry service is available; travel plans should account for weather and navigational hazards.
Tips for Visiting Yakobi Island #
- Yakobi Island is remote-plan logistics carefully and travel only with an experienced boat operator familiar with Southeast Alaska tides and weather.
- Bring warm, waterproof clothing even in summer; sudden weather shifts are common.
Best Time to Visit Yakobi Island #
Summer months offer the safest and most practical window for visiting remote islands in Southeast Alaska.
Weather & Climate near Yakobi Island #
Yakobi Island's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 16°C. Heavy rainfall (2454 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (220 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (299 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (366 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (258 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (244 mm).
