Saddle Island
Island
How to Get to Saddle Island #
Only reachable by sea on expedition vessels that traverse sub-Antarctic or South Atlantic routes. Landings, if allowed, are coordinated by expedition staff under strict environmental protocols.
Tips for Visiting Saddle Island #
- Travel only with an expedition operator experienced in sub-Antarctic waters.
- Keep an eye on sea and weather forecasts - conditions change rapidly in the Southern Ocean.
- Do not attempt landings without permission; many sub-Antarctic islands have strict conservation rules.
Best Time to Visit Saddle Island #
Visit during the Austral summer (Dec-Mar) as part of an organized expedition; outside this window the seas are inhospitable.
Weather & Climate near Saddle Island #
Continental climate with cold summers (peaking in February) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -4°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1593 mm/year), wettest in February, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
