Norths Highland
Plateau High plateau region on the Antarctic continent
An Antarctic highland of ice and rock accessed mainly by scientific teams; noted for its stark plateau, glaciological interest and expeditionary visits.
How to Get to Norths Highland #
Access only via organized Antarctic research or expedition vessels/aircraft during the austral summer (Nov-Mar). Travel is governed by international Antarctic protocols and logistics.
Tips for Visiting Norths Highland #
- Only visit as part of a scientific or carefully equipped expedition; independent travel to Antarctic features is not possible.
- Prepare for extreme cold, high winds and quickly changing weather-logistics are the limiting factor here.
Best Time to Visit Norths Highland #
November-March is the only realistic visiting window; outside those months sea ice and darkness make travel impossible.
Weather & Climate near Norths Highland #
Norths Highland's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in May). Temperatures range from -22°C to 0°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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May
May is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -22°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
