Rothschild Island
Island Remote Antarctic island near the Antarctic Peninsula, glaciated
Remote Antarctic island charted off the peninsula, reached only by research or expedition vessels. Interest focuses on polar geology, sea ice and expedition landings.
How to Get to Rothschild Island #
Access only by ice-strengthened research vessels or expedition ships during the Antarctic summer; visits are subject to weather and ice conditions and require permits through national Antarctic programs.
Best Time to Visit Rothschild Island #
Visits occur only during the austral summer and are limited to scientific expeditions and occasional cruise routing subject to weather and ice.
Weather & Climate near Rothschild Island #
Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -15°C to 4°C. Moderate rainfall (566 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with 77 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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