Sætet
Plateau Antarctic geographic feature
How to Get to Sætet #
Accessible only by polar expedition vessel or, for scientific parties, by aircraft to seasonal landing sites; travel requires a licensed Antarctic tour operator and adherence to environmental regulations.
Best Time to Visit Sætet #
Visits are possible only in the austral summer as part of organized Antarctic expeditions.
Weather & Climate near Sætet #
Sætet'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 -28°C to -1°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -19°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -22°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.