Because the continent is mostly inaccessible when the Southern Ocean is frozen over, generally access is available from about October to about February, depending on the state of the sea ice.
Visiting Antarctica implies that you are a tourist. Most tours to Antarctica take place when the sea ice has melted, usually between about October and about February, depending on the year.
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There is no mining allowed in Antarctica.
Generally July and August are the coldest times of year in Antarctica.
Indeed, in fact, this year will be my 3rd time there.
Tens of thousands of sea mammals and sea birds visit Antarctica's beaches to breed annually. Animal populations are only counted in accessible locations, meaning that most of Antarctica's coast line is not monitored.
Antarctica would never have the sun directly overhead at any time during the year due to its location near the South Pole. The tilt of Earth's axis ensures that the sun never reaches directly overhead in this region.
The summer months - from June to September - would be the best period to visit Normandy.
The tourists go to Antarctica during the summer or the winter
Any year would be great.
No animals live on the Antarctic continent. Sea birds and sea mammals visit Antarctica's beaches to breed for a few weeks each year.