Yamskiye Ostrova
Islands Remote islands in the Sea of Okhotsk, Magadan Oblast
How to Get to Yamskiye Ostrova #
Access requires chartered boats from regional ports (Magadan or small local harbours) or scientific vessel support. Travel is weather-dependent and typically arranged through research programmes or specialised tour operators.
Tips for Visiting Yamskiye Ostrova #
- Prepare for extremely remote travel conditions: bring appropriate cold-weather gear and emergency communications.
- Wildlife and weather are the primary attractions; plan for short daylight windows depending on season.
- Use local knowledge for safe navigation - coastal fog and sea ice can complicate travel.
Best Time to Visit Yamskiye Ostrova #
A remote group of islands in Magadan Oblast, Russia; accessible mainly for scientific or tightly planned expeditions.
Weather & Climate near Yamskiye Ostrova #
Polar climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -11°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (505 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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