Godfrey Upland

Plateau Ice-covered upland region in Antarctica's interior

High, ice-covered upland region in Antarctica reached primarily by scientific parties conducting glaciology and geological research; no regular tourist facilities.

Godfrey Upland
-68.7330, -66.3660

Tips for Visiting Godfrey Upland #

  • Godfrey Upland is in remote Antarctica and has no visitor infrastructure-it is only accessible as part of scientific or specialist expeditions, not by casual tourism.
  • If your travel requires visiting Antarctic uplands, coordinate through an accredited Antarctic program or operator, confirm permits and environmental protocols, and expect strict biosecurity and self‑sufficiency requirements.

Best Time to Visit Godfrey Upland #

Godfrey Upland is only reasonably accessible during the austral summer (November-February) when conditions are at their mildest and research/expeditions operate.

Austral summer (access window)
November-February · -20°C to 0°C (approx.)
Relatively milder Antarctic conditions and the only realistic window for ship or field access; long daylight but still cold and challenging.
Austral winter (not recommended)
March-October · -60°C to -20°C (approx.)
Severe cold, long darkness and heavy sea/ice conditions make travel and fieldwork extremely difficult or impossible.

Weather & Climate near Godfrey Upland #

Climate

Godfrey Upland'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 -26°C to -6°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-6°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -7°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-17° -10°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

-16°
Feels Like Freezing
-16°C
Temperature
-20° -13°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-18°
Feels Like Freezing
-18°C
Temperature
-21° -15°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-24° -17°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-26° -18°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-22°
Feels Like Freezing
-22°C
Temperature
-26° -18°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-19°
Feels Like Freezing
-19°C
Temperature
-23° -15°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-21° -12°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -9°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -6°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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