Maudheimvidda
Plateau Vast Antarctic ice plateau in Queen Maud Land
Tips for Visiting Maudheimvidda #
- Plan any visit for the Antarctic austral summer (roughly November-February) when sea and weather conditions most often permit landings or over-ice operations.
- Maudheimvidda is reached only as part of organized Antarctic expeditions-use IAATO-member operators and confirm landing permissions, logistics and contingency plans well before travel.
- Expect no visitor infrastructure: coordinate exact landing/route details with your operator, and be prepared for weather- or safety-driven changes to itineraries and strict environmental rules on site.
Best Time to Visit Maudheimvidda #
Visit during the Antarctic summer (roughly November-February) when daylight and access are greatest.
Weather & Climate near Maudheimvidda #
Maudheimvidda's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -30°C to -7°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. The wettest month with 47 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.