Fridtjof Island
Island Remote Antarctic island
How to Get to Fridtjof Island #
Fridtjof Island is accessible only via Antarctic expedition vessels during the austral summer; landings depend on sea and ice conditions and are controlled by expedition staff and national regulations.
Best Time to Visit Fridtjof Island #
Visit during austral summer when sea ice is least obstructive and expedition vessels operate.
Weather & Climate near Fridtjof Island #
Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -9°C to 4°C. Moderate rainfall (863 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
