Spert Island

Island Small Antarctic island in the Palmer Archipelago

A small island off the Antarctic Peninsula; reached by expedition ships and research vessels, it draws scientists and cruise visitors interested in polar wildlife and glacial coastlines.

Spert Island
-63.8532, -60.9453

How to Get to Spert Island #

Approach only on an Antarctic cruise or research vessel during the austral summer; landing and shore activity are dependent on sea and ice conditions and require project permits.

Tips for Visiting Spert Island #

  • There are no visitor facilities; approach only as part of an approved Antarctic expedition.
  • Check with national Antarctic programs for any permitted science activities in the region before planning travel.

Best Time to Visit Spert Island #

Accessible only during the Antarctic summer and then only as part of formal expeditions.

Antarctic summer
November-February · -2-5°C (coastal, variable)
The only practical period for ship-borne approaches and research visits.

Weather & Climate near Spert Island #

Climate

Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -11°C to 2°C. Moderate rainfall (580 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-5° -2°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-7° -4°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -7°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-11° -7°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -4°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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