Belgica Mountains

Mountains Remote Antarctic mountain range explored during polar expeditions

The Belgica Mountains in Antarctica form a compact range visited mainly by scientific expeditions and occasional polar cruises; researchers study glaciology, geology and remote polar ecosystems.

Belgica Mountains
-72.5833, 31.2500

How to Get to Belgica Mountains #

Access is by Antarctic research vessels or specialized expedition cruises that traverse the Southern Ocean during the austral summer; landings and overflights are subject to weather and environmental regulations.

Best Time to Visit Belgica Mountains #

Belgica Mountains are in the Antarctic and are visited only during the austral summer via scientific expeditions or specialized cruises; logistics and weather govern access.

Antarctic summer
November-February · -2-5°C
Only time of year accessible to most expeditions; sea-ice retreat allows ship access and wildlife viewing.

Weather & Climate near Belgica Mountains #

Climate

Belgica Mountains's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -45°C to -13°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-13°
Warmest Month
-45°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-22° -14°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-29° -20°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-32°
Feels Like Freezing
-32°C
Temperature
-36° -28°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -40°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-40° -33°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -42°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-38°
Feels Like Freezing
-38°C
Temperature
-42° -34°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -36°C and lows of -43°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

Comfort

-39°
Feels Like Freezing
-39°C
Temperature
-43° -36°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -38°C and lows of -45°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-42°
Feels Like Freezing
-42°C
Temperature
-45° -38°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is freezing with highs of -36°C and lows of -44°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-40°
Feels Like Freezing
-40°C
Temperature
-44° -36°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -43°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-38°
Feels Like Freezing
-38°C
Temperature
-43° -34°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -37°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-37° -29°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-28° -20°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-20° -13°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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