Krogh Island

Island Uninhabited Antarctic island in polar archipelago

Krogh Island forms part of an Antarctic island group visited mainly by scientists and explorers conducting seabird counts, glaciology and polar landscape studies.

Krogh Island
-66.2750, -66.9838

How to Get to Krogh Island #

Only by sea as part of an Antarctic voyage. Expedition ships operate landings by zodiac during the austral summer when ice and weather permit.

Tips for Visiting Krogh Island #

  • Expedition-only access; watch for notices from your operator about wildlife exclusions and biosecurity rules.
  • Carry a GPS and keep to designated landing zones - weather and sea ice can change rapidly.

Best Time to Visit Krogh Island #

Accessible only in the short Antarctic summer; otherwise unreachable.

Austal summer
November-March · -2°C to -20°C
Small window when sea conditions allow vessel passage and zodiac landings.

Weather & Climate near Krogh Island #

Climate

Krogh Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -13°C to 3°C. Moderate rainfall (538 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -6°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° -5°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -4°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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