When to go to Weddell Sea
Late October - November
This is the courting season for wildlife; leopards seals as well as Adélie and gentoo penguins search for mates and birds begin building their nests. You’ll also spot large, fluffy Emperor penguin chicks. The landscapes are fresh and untouched by humans at the beginning of the season. Days are very long with plenty of sunshine hours.
0°C Average max daytime temperature
-6°C Average min nighttime temperature
10 days per season rainfall
None humidity
December - January
The energetic chicks of Adélie and gentoo penguins begin to hatch during these summer months and seal pups are born. In early December you can still see some Emperor penguins. Temperatures are at their warmest, edging towards zero degrees, and days are so long in December that the sun does not set.
3°C Average max daytime temperature
-2°C Average min nighttime temperature
11 days per season rainfall
None humidity
February - March
The chicks of Adélie and gentoo penguins begin to fledge and temperatures slowly grow colder. March offers excellent whale-watching opportunities.
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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