Roux Island
Island Remote Antarctic island in the Southern Ocean
A remote Antarctic island visited on polar expeditions for seabirds, seals and stark glacial scenery; landings are seasonal and typically part of organized cruise itineraries.
How to Get to Roux Island #
Visits are arranged only via Antarctic expeditions during the austral summer and subject to strict environmental guidelines.
Best Time to Visit Roux Island #
Accessible only during the Antarctic summer; visits restricted to organized scientific or expedition cruises.
Weather & Climate near Roux Island #
Roux Island's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -15°C to 3°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 16 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
