Zavadovskiy Island
Island Antarctic island in the South Shetland Islands
A remote Antarctic island visited mainly by scientific expeditions and Antarctic cruise itineraries; access is by voyage, and stops are short due to weather and logistics.
How to Get to Zavadovskiy Island #
Access only via Antarctic research or expedition cruise during the Southern Hemisphere summer (typically November-March). Visits require coordination with expedition operators and adherence to international environmental protocols.
Best Time to Visit Zavadovskiy Island #
Visitation possible only in Antarctic summer and almost exclusively as part of organized scientific or expedition cruises; access is heavily regulated.
Weather & Climate near Zavadovskiy Island #
Zavadovskiy Island's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -34°C to -8°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -27°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -26°C and lows of -31°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -33°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and windy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -33°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and windy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain and windy conditions.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -23°C and lows of -29°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and breezy conditions.
