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Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on Earth, and the weather is no joke here. Temperatures outside of the austral summer (late November to early March) are inhospitable, regularly reaching \-30°C (-22°F) with 24 hours of darkness. Even in the coastal regions during the summer, it can reach \-2°C (28°F), so you’re advised to wrap up warm\! Even though it can be very cold and windy here, the sun can be strong — particularly when it’s reflected off the icy landscape — so bring plenty of SPF sunscreen.

The best time to visit Antarctica is during the austral summer, which runs from late November to early March. 24-hour daylight allows for extended excursions and exploration, and this is also the best time to see wildlife too. This is the peak season for hatching penguin chicks, and there are plenty of whales here too — particularly during the months of February and March. Temperatures tend to float around the \-2 to 8°C (28 to 46°F) mark at this time of year. Outside of these months, Antarctica is inhospitable due to extreme cold, darkness, and inhospitable sea ice blocking access.

With a bit of luck, you’ll be able to spot penguins (Emperor, Adélie, Gentoo, Chinstrap), seals (Leopard, Elephant, Weddell, Crabeater), whales (Humpback, Minke, Fin, Orca), and seabirds (Albatross, Skuas, Petrels).

We recommend you bring waterproof pants or trousers, woolly hats, gloves, walking boots, and anything else that would make you comfortable in cold weather. You should also bring sunscreen and moisturiser, as it can get very windy here. There are places in Ushuaia where outerwear can be rented, however there is no guarantee that items will be available (and so we recommend you bring it with you). For more information please download the Trip Details document available on the trip summary page of each individual tour.