Destinations · Antarctica
Icebergs, penguins and the last wilderness
Crossing the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula is the voyage of a lifetime: glaciers, whales, penguin colonies and total silence. Only ice-class expedition yachts go here, with experienced polar crews.
Best months
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Dec
Dark = best · light = good · grey = off season
The season runs November to March. December and January give the longest days and penguin chicks; February and March are best for whales.
Typical weather by month
Antarctic Peninsula
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 3°C 37°F | 3°C 37°F | 1°C 34°F | -1°C 30°F | -3°C 27°F | -5°C 23°F | -6°C 21°F | -5°C 23°F | -3°C 27°F | -1°C 30°F | 1°C 34°F | 2°C 36°F |
| Sea | 1°C 34°F | 1°C 34°F | 0°C 32°F | -1°C 30°F | -1°C 30°F | -1°C 30°F | -1°C 30°F | -1°C 30°F | -1°C 30°F | -1°C 30°F | 0°C 32°F | 0°C 32°F |
| Wind kn | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Typical averages: daytime high air temperature and sea temperature in °C and °F, and average wind in knots. Actual weather varies year to year.
Yachts that suit Antarctica
- Ice-class explorer yachtsEssential for polar waters, with helicopters and submarines on some.
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