Rømlingsletta Flat

Plateau Ice-covered flat area in eastern Antarctic region

A coastal flat in Antarctica, Rømlingsletta offers polar terrain visited only by scientific teams and expedition landings; access depends on weather and strict environmental rules.

Rømlingsletta Flat
-72.2667, 1.1333

How to Get to Rømlingsletta Flat #

Accessible only via Antarctic expedition vessels or research programs. Travel is organized from ports such as Ushuaia (Argentina) or Punta Arenas (Chile) with operators running voyages into the Southern Ocean during the austral summer.

Tips for Visiting Rømlingsletta Flat #

  • Access to Antarctic landmarks is only via expedition cruises or scientific programs-coordinate with operators licensed for the region.
  • Conditions are extreme; ensure proper gear and check permit requirements if landing is planned.

Best Time to Visit Rømlingsletta Flat #

Only visitable as part of an Antarctic expedition during the austral summer; logistical planning and permits are required.

Antarctic summer
November-March · -2-5°C
Most practical time for visits by ship; sea ice retreat allows zodiac landings.

Weather & Climate near Rømlingsletta Flat #

Climate

Rømlingsletta Flat's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -30°C to -4°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
-4°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -8°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-17°
Feels Like Freezing
-17°C
Temperature
-21° -13°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-24°
Feels Like Freezing
-24°C
Temperature
-28° -20°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. The wettest month with 37 mm of rain.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° -21°

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -29°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-25°
Feels Like Freezing
-25°C
Temperature
-29° -21°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-30° -23°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -22°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-30° -22°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-26°
Feels Like Freezing
-26°C
Temperature
-30° -21°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -25°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-25° -16°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -8°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

Comfort

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

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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