When to go to Antarctic Circle

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Late October - November

The sparkling white snow fields are completely untouched by humans at the beginning of the season. You’ll enjoy incredibly long hours of daylight. Seals and sea birds begin courting, while penguins build their elaborate nests.

0°C Average max daytime temperature

-6°C Average min nighttime temperature

10 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Antarctica

December - January

This is the height of summer with slightly warmer temperatures peaking in January at around zero degrees. For a time in December the sun never sets and you’ll experience days of perpetual sunlight. Penguin chicks begin to hatch and seal pups are born during these months.

3°C Average max daytime temperature

-2°C Average min nighttime temperature

11 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Weddel Seal Antarctica

February - March

March is the best month for whale-watching. Rich algae blooms across the peninsula, imbuing the blinding white snow with a vibrant green hue.

1°C Average max daytime temperature

-4°C Average min nighttime temperature

10 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Whales Antarctica

April - September

This is off season- we do not operate expeditions as days are short and dark during the winter.

-5°C Average max daytime temperature

-13°C Average min nighttime temperature

10 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Sunset Antarctica

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