Mount Baume
Mountain Subantarctic peak on remote southern island
How to Get to Mount Baume #
Mount Baume is reached only as part of subantarctic or polar expeditions. Typical embarkation points are Ushuaia (Argentina) or Stanley (Falkland Islands), with landings dependent on zodiac transfers and sea state. Independent access is impractical and discouraged.
Tips for Visiting Mount Baume #
- Travel only with experienced subantarctic/Antarctic operators; landings are heavily weather-dependent.
- Bring birding optics: even brief shore visits can reveal unique seabird colonies.
- Waterproof gear and layered clothing are essential-conditions can change minute-to-minute.
Best Time to Visit Mount Baume #
Best visited in the austral summer during organized expedition cruises; all other months are generally inaccessible due to sea ice and weather.
Weather & Climate near Mount Baume #
Mount Baume's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in February) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -12°C to -1°C. Abundant rainfall (1627 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (181 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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