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.

Lavoisier Island
-66.2041, -66.6910

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.

Antarctic summer
November-March · -2-4°C
Only months when sea ice retreats and ship landings are possible; long daylight and wildlife activity.

Weather & Climate near Lavoisier Island #

Climate

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).

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
-1°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

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

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

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

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
5.2 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
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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