When to go to Far Side and the Ross Sea
Late October - November
The wildlife highlight here is the presence of colonies of the regal emperor penguin, which is most visible during these months. Temperatures can drop to -5°C at night but are closer to 1°C in the day.
0°C Average max daytime temperature
-6°C Average min nighttime temperature
10 days per season rainfall
None humidity
December - January
Up until early December, colonies of emperor penguins are still visible. December sees the most daylight, reaching 24 hours in the day around the summer solstice.
3°C Average max daytime temperature
-2°C Average min nighttime temperature
11 days per season rainfall
None humidity
February - March
Temperatures hover around zero but can reach highs of 3°C. You may find vibrant green algae blooming across the otherwise blindingly white snowfields.
1°C Average max daytime temperature
-4°C Average min nighttime temperature
10 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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
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