Batak Point
Cape Coastal headland on an Antarctic island
Batak Point is a mapped coastal point in the Antarctic/South Shetland region; access is limited to research teams and expedition vessels calling the area.
How to Get to Batak Point #
Access is only by ice-strengthened expedition vessel during the Antarctic summer (typically November-March); landings depend on sea ice and weather conditions.
Best Time to Visit Batak Point #
Visit during the Antarctic summer when sea conditions and daylight permit landings; access depends entirely on expedition cruise schedules and ice conditions.
Weather & Climate near Batak Point #
Polar climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -12°C to 1°C. Moderate rainfall (880 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 90 mm of rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
