Kerguelen Islands
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Introduction
The Kerguelen Islands, also called the Desolation Islands, are located in the southern Indian Ocean and are part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF).
Weather
The Kerguelen Islands have a cold maritime climate with subpolar conditions though it rarely gets really cold here. Temperatures range from around 5 °C in July and August to around 10-12 °C from December to March. Nights are between zero and 5 °C respectively. The absolute records range from 23 °C to -8º, though it can get colder at higher elevations. Also, the constant winds make it feel much colder. Precipitation is in the 50-70 mm range a month and fairly consistent throughout the year.
Getting There
By Boat
The Marion Dufresne travels to the islands of Kerguelen, Crozet, Saint Paul and Amsterdam 4 times a year from Reunion.
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