Gerlache Island
Island Small island near Gerlache Strait, Antarctic region
An island off the Antarctic Peninsula. Included on expedition cruise itineraries and research trips for polar scenery, iceberg fields and encounters with seabirds and seals in their natural setting.
How to Get to Gerlache Island #
Access is by Antarctic expedition vessel during the austral summer (roughly November-March). Landings are arranged by ship staff and are subject to weather and ice conditions; private or independent visits are not practical.
Tips for Visiting Gerlache Island #
- Weather and sea ice determine access; vessels that service the region are seasonal and trips are expedition-style rather than point-to-point.
- If visiting by expedition cruise, attend the ship's briefings - landings and zodiac cruises are carefully timed to protect wildlife and historic sites.
Best Time to Visit Gerlache Island #
Gerlache Island, like almost all Antarctic islands, is visited only in the austral summer during expedition ship landings; planning is determined by ship schedules and sea-ice conditions.
Weather & Climate near Gerlache Island #
Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -10°C to 4°C. Moderate rainfall (937 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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July
July is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
