Pléneau Island

Island Small Antarctic island near the Errera Channel

A small island off the Antarctic Peninsula, Pléneau Island lies among fjords and ice-choked waters. Expedition cruises visit for wildlife sightings, Zodiac landings and views of glaciers and icebergs.

How to Get to Pléneau Island #

Pléneau Island is reached aboard Antarctic cruise ships from Ushuaia. Landings are coordinated by the ship’s expedition team and depend on sea and ice conditions.

Tips for Visiting Pléneau Island #

Pléneau Island is commonly visited on Antarctic Peninsula cruises-bring waterproof gear for zodiac landings and sturdy boots.
The island's ice features make great photographic subjects during calm sea conditions-aim for early morning or late afternoon light.

Best Time to Visit Pléneau Island #

Accessible only during the austral summer as part of organized Antarctic cruises.

Antarctic summer

November-March · −2 to 5°C

Only practical season for tourist visits by expedition vessels.

Weather & Climate near Pléneau Island #

Climate

Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -10°C to 4°C. Moderate rainfall (896 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

4°

Warmest Month

-11°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 3°

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-1° – 2°

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-3° – 1°

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-5° – -1°

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-7° – -3°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-10° – -4°

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-11° – -4°

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-10° – -3°

Weather

90 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-7° – -1°

Weather

87 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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