Lavoisier Island
Island Antarctic island in the Biscoe Islands group
Island off the Antarctic Peninsula visited mainly by expedition cruises and scientists for iceberg-filled shores, seabird colonies and polar research study sites.
How to Get to Lavoisier Island #
Reachable only by sea as part of organised Antarctic cruises that operate in the austral summer (November-March). Landings depend on ice and weather; passengers should book through a reputable expedition operator.
Best Time to Visit Lavoisier Island #
Accessible only in the austral summer on expedition vessels; weather and sea ice determine actual landings.
Weather & Climate near Lavoisier Island #
Lavoisier 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 (552 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.
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February
February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.