Nansen Island
Island Small Antarctic island in Marguerite Bay region
Nansen Island, off the Antarctic Peninsula, appears on expedition itineraries for iceberg-filled bays, seabird colonies and glacial coastal scenery.
How to Get to Nansen Island #
Approach only as part of an Antarctic cruise or scientific voyage during the austral summer. Landings are by zodiac from expedition ships; precise itineraries and landing permissions are handled by the cruise operators or research institutions.
Tips for Visiting Nansen Island #
- If visiting as part of an Antarctic expedition, bring layered synthetic insulation and a dry bag - weather changes fast and the landings are wet.
- Watch for wildlife from the zodiac; even barren rock tends to host seals and nesting birds in summer.
Best Time to Visit Nansen Island #
Nansen Island is accessible only during the Antarctic summer on expedition cruises or research vessel charters; outside that window the seas and ice make approach impractical.
Weather & Climate near Nansen Island #
Nansen Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -13°C to 2°C. Moderate rainfall (671 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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July
July is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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