Duken
Plateau
How to Get to Duken #
Access to Antarctic locations like Duken requires an expedition vessel or scientific expedition departing from southern ports (e.g., Ushuaia, Argentina). Specific logistics depend on the voyage operator and seasonal ice conditions.
Best Time to Visit Duken #
Antarctic destinations are visited via expedition cruises-timing and conditions depend on vessel itineraries and ice season.
Weather & Climate near Duken #
Duken's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -36°C to -11°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -34°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -34°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -34°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -29°C and lows of -36°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -24°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.