Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Antarctica cruises in April
No expedition voyages sail in April. The Peninsula slips into autumn, with nights lengthening quickly, new sea ice forming in sheltered bays and temperatures dropping well below freezing. Expedition ships have headed north to Europe and the Arctic, and the next season’s departures are typically already on sale.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 58°F
- 11 hrs daylight
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Antarctica in April: No regular sailings
No expedition voyages sail in April. The Peninsula slips into autumn, with nights lengthening quickly, new sea ice forming in sheltered bays and temperatures dropping well below freezing. Expedition ships have headed north to Europe and the Arctic, and the next season’s departures are typically already on sale.
Across Antarctica cruise ports, April brings average highs around 58°F (14°C) and lows near 48°F, with about 2.1 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- Late October or November to March; penguin chicks December to February, whales peak February to March.
- Average high / low
- 58°F / 48°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 2.1 in
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 10 to 12 nights from Ushuaia; 18 to 23 nights with the Falklands and South Georgia
How April compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: Best time to go
- Feb: Best time to go
- Mar: Good time to go
- Apr: No regular sailings
- May: No regular sailings
- Jun: No regular sailings
- Jul: No regular sailings
- Aug: No regular sailings
- Sep: No regular sailings
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: Good time to go
- Dec: Best time to go
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Antarctica weather in April
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 6619 | 6619 | 6317 | 5814 | 5211 | 489 | 478 | 499 | 5211 | 5613 | 6116 | 6418 |
| Low °F (°C) | 5412 | 5412 | 5211 | 489 | 457 | 415 | 394 | 415 | 426 | 457 | 4910 | 5211 |
| Rain in (mm) | 1.845 | 1.846 | 2.255 | 2.153 | 2.051 | 1.845 | 1.742 | 1.744 | 1.333 | 1.435 | 1.847 | 1.742 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
April weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushuaia | 46°F | 38°F | 2.2 in | 10 h |
| Stanley (Falkland Islands) | 49°F | 42°F | 2.5 in | 11 h |
| Punta Arenas | 49°F | 41°F | 2.0 in | 11 h |
| Buenos Aires | 71°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 11 h |
| Santiago (San Antonio & Valparaíso) | 63°F | 57°F | 0.5 in | 11 h |
| Puerto Madryn | 67°F | 50°F | 1.5 in | 11 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Antarctica in April: FAQs
Is April a good time to cruise Antarctica?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. No expedition voyages sail in April. The Peninsula slips into autumn, with nights lengthening quickly, new sea ice forming in sheltered bays and temperatures dropping well below freezing. Expedition ships have headed north to Europe and the Arctic, and the next season’s departures are typically already on sale.
What is the weather like on a Antarctica cruise in April?
Across Antarctica cruise ports, April brings average highs around 58°F (14°C) and lows near 48°F, with about 2.1 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Antarctica?
Late October or November to March; penguin chicks December to February, whales peak February to March.. The best months are usually January, February, December.
Where else can I cruise in April?
April is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Bahamas.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.