Mount Fraser

Mountain Subantarctic mountain on remote southern island

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Mount Fraser
-54.6292, -36.3478

How to Get to Mount Fraser #

Mount Fraser is situated in subantarctic waters and is accessed only during licensed expedition voyages in austral summer. Port embarkations are typically from Ushuaia or the Falkland Islands; landings are zodiac-operated and weather-dependent.

Tips for Visiting Mount Fraser #

  • Access and landings for this subantarctic peak are conditional on expedition plans-always travel with licensed operators.
  • Keep a respectful distance from wildlife colonies; many shorelines are protected for breeding seasons.
  • Pack gaiters and waterproof boots-the terrain is frequently soggy and windswept.

Best Time to Visit Mount Fraser #

Best visited during the austral summer aboard organized expeditions; sea conditions drive access.

Austral summer
December-February · -2-6°C
Only feasible season for landings; daylight and wildlife are at peak activity.

Weather & Climate near Mount Fraser #

Climate

Mount Fraser'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 0°C. Abundant rainfall (1630 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

182 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-4° -1°

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-6° -3°

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -5°

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -5°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -5°

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -5°

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

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

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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