While average temperatures on the Antarctic Peninsula during the Austral summer hover around zero degrees, the weather can be highly variable. In this article, we’ll be showing you what to wear to Antarctica to make your visit comfortable.
Temperature in Antarctica
If the sun is shining, there is no wind, and you are hiking uphill, you may become overheated and need to remove layers. This, however, can all change in an instant, and a gust of wind can have you shivering in seconds.
Because of the lack of body movement, zodiac cruising can be particularly chilly, so dress warmly if you’re going out for an hour or two on the water.
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What Should I Wear in Antarctica?
Below are things you should wear while visiting Antarctica:
1. Under Layers
Base layers, top, and bottom are essential for staying warm in Antarctica. This is because they trap air close they can add or subtract to your body until you reach a comfortable temperature.
Dress like an onion, as we like to say. We recommend you avoid wearing cotton and instead opt for merino wool, silk, or polyester, which keeps body heat far better.
After one or two base layers, add a fleece layer before your outer weatherproof jacket. We recommend bringing a variety of warm layers, such as fleeces of varying thicknesses or down-style lightweight liner jackets.
2. Outer Layers
Because zodiac rides to and from the ship can be wet, you’ll need a weatherproof outer shell that includes both a jacket and waterproof trousers.
Many ships provide a complimentary outer jacket, which will wait for you in your cabin and will make an excellent souvenir.
Some are 3-in-1 jackets with a removable inner quilted jacket, while others are just outer shells. If you are unsure whether your ship includes a jacket, please contact us.
3. Gloves & socks
When you’re out on a zodiac trip, your hands and feet are the first to get cold because you’re not moving around, generating heat and aiding blood circulation.
Nowadays, there are some excellent “tog-rated” thick thermal socks available — get them in a ski boot length and your feet will be toasty.
A pair of waterproof ski-style gloves is a must for your hands, and ski mittens are even better for keeping your fingers warm.
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There’s no doubt about it, Antarctica is one amazing anyone should visit. There are always amazing things to do there, lots of them.
In this article, we made an extensive list of everything you need to make your visit to Antarctica comfortable and worth it.
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