Bowling Green Plateau

Plateau Antarctic plateau feature in continental interior

Remote Antarctic plateau visited almost exclusively by scientific expeditions and specialized polar teams for glaciology, mapping and long-distance logistics rather than conventional tourism.

Bowling Green Plateau
-79.7000, 158.6000

How to Get to Bowling Green Plateau #

Access to the Bowling Green Plateau is only possible through national Antarctic programs or private expedition companies operating during the austral summer (November-February). Travel typically involves ship or aircraft logistics operated under the Antarctic Treaty System; specific landing and overland routes depend on season and research priorities.

Tips for Visiting Bowling Green Plateau #

  • Travelers to Antarctica should coordinate logistics with an accredited expedition operator; landing sites and access depend on weather and permits.
  • Bring expedition-grade cold-weather clothing and expect abrupt weather changes-sun can be intense on reflective ice.
  • There are no facilities-treat this as a pristine, unserviced landscape and follow all Antarctic Treaty protocols for wildlife and waste.

Best Time to Visit Bowling Green Plateau #

Accessible only during the Antarctic summer via scientific missions or expedition cruises; strict environmental regulations apply.

Austral summer
November-February · -10-5°C (14-41°F)
Milder temperatures and the only practical season for ship-based visits; wildlife activity peaks (penguins, seals, seabirds).

Weather & Climate near Bowling Green Plateau #

Climate

Bowling Green Plateau's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -42°C to -14°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-14°
Warmest Month
-42°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° -14°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-27° -21°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -35°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-32°
Feels Like Freezing
-32°C
Temperature
-35° -29°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-39° -33°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-40° -34°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -33°C and lows of -39°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-36°
Feels Like Freezing
-36°C
Temperature
-39° -33°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -41°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-38°
Feels Like Freezing
-38°C
Temperature
-41° -35°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -36°C and lows of -42°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-39°
Feels Like Freezing
-39°C
Temperature
-42° -36°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of -34°C and lows of -40°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-37°
Feels Like Freezing
-37°C
Temperature
-40° -34°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-33°
Feels Like Freezing
-33°C
Temperature
-36° -29°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-27° -21°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-20° -14°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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