Mount Adam (Falkland Islands)

Mountain Highest peak on West Falkland, rugged terrain

Locator map
Mount Adam (Falkland Islands)
-51.5818, -60.0658

How to Get to Mount Adam (Falkland Islands) #

Access from West Falkland settlements such as Port Howard or Fox Bay via farm tracks; 4x4 vehicles are normally required. Travel arrangements typically need to be made with local guides or landowners.

Tips for Visiting Mount Adam (Falkland Islands) #

  • Travel in the Falklands often requires coordination with local operators and good weather windows-plan logistic support in Port Howard or Fox Bay North.
  • Bring waterproof, windproof gear; the weather is unpredictable even in summer.

Best Time to Visit Mount Adam (Falkland Islands) #

The safest time to approach Mount Adam is in the Southern Hemisphere summer when weather and sea conditions are least hostile.

Antarctic summer (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 2-12°C
Longest daylight and the most stable sea conditions; best window for access.

Weather & Climate near Mount Adam (Falkland Islands) #

Climate

Mount Adam (Falkland Islands)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (571 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
11°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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