Farman Highland

Plateau Remote Antarctic highland region

A remote Antarctic highland, Farman Highland draws scientific expeditions and seasoned polar travelers for glacial terrain, field research and wildlife observation under strict logistical planning.

Farman Highland
-74.1285, -61.3833

Tips for Visiting Farman Highland #

  • Access is only possible as part of a bona fide Antarctic expedition (ship or research aircraft) during the austral summer season (roughly November-March), so plan travel with an operator experienced in landings and permit compliance.
  • Expect rapidly changing weather and strict landing/visit rules under the Antarctic Treaty-follow your expedition leader's guidance, keep time ashore short, and only visit designated landing sites to avoid disturbing wildlife or protected features.

Best Time to Visit Farman Highland #

Visits (when possible) are concentrated in the austral summer (roughly Nov-Mar), when conditions and daylight are least severe.

Austral summer (more accessible)
November-March · about −5 to +2°C (coastal/peninsula areas)
Relatively milder temperatures, long daylight hours and the season when scientific visits and ship landings are most feasible.
Austral winter (extreme conditions)
April-October · typically below −10°C, often much colder
Very cold, long nights and sea/ice conditions that make travel and access hazardous; most sites are effectively inaccessible to tourists.

Weather & Climate near Farman Highland #

Climate

Farman Highland's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -30°C to -3°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-3°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-14° -9°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -22°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-22° -16°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-27° -22°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-28° -22°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-29° -23°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-30° -25°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -25°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-28°
Feels Like Freezing
-28°C
Temperature
-30° -25°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-23°
Feels Like Freezing
-23°C
Temperature
-26° -21°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° -16°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -4°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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