Antarctica's ever-changing seasons offer
a wealth of unique experiences. Whether
you're a wildlife enthusiast, a photographer
or simply an adventurer, there's always
something to discover in this remote part of
the world. Here's a guide to what you can
expect during the key months:
A landscape that changes as the seasons do
WHEN TO TRAVEL
OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
As the Antarctic Peninsula awakens from
its winter slumber, day time temperatures
rise to between -7°C and 2°C . The pristine
snowscapes are breathtaking, with ice floes
and icebergs perfectly preserved from
the previous winter. The soft snow on the
ground creates ideal conditions and you
can see wildflowers blooming across the
verdant hills of the Falkland Islands. This
is also the time when penguins, seals, and
seabirds begin their breeding cycles.
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