Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Antarctica cruises in June
June brings midwinter, with only a few hours of dim twilight on the Peninsula and round-the-clock darkness farther south. Emperor penguin males huddle on the sea ice, each balancing an egg on his feet through the coldest months. Around June 21, the small crews at research stations celebrate Midwinter Day with feasts and greetings exchanged between bases.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 48°F
- 9 hrs daylight
Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Antarctica in June: No regular sailings
June brings midwinter, with only a few hours of dim twilight on the Peninsula and round-the-clock darkness farther south. Emperor penguin males huddle on the sea ice, each balancing an egg on his feet through the coldest months. Around June 21, the small crews at research stations celebrate Midwinter Day with feasts and greetings exchanged between bases.
Across Antarctica cruise ports, June brings average highs around 48°F (9°C) and lows near 41°F, with about 1.8 inches of rain over the month and roughly 9 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
- 48°F / 41°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 1.8 in
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 10 to 12 nights from Ushuaia; 18 to 23 nights with the Falklands and South Georgia
How June 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 June
| 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 |
June weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ushuaia | 38°F | 32°F | 2.0 in | 7 h |
| Stanley (Falkland Islands) | 41°F | 37°F | 1.5 in | 8 h |
| Punta Arenas | 41°F | 35°F | 1.9 in | 8 h |
| Buenos Aires | 58°F | 51°F | 1.6 in | 10 h |
| Santiago (San Antonio & Valparaíso) | 58°F | 53°F | 2.2 in | 10 h |
| Puerto Madryn | 52°F | 39°F | 1.4 in | 9 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
Other great cruise destinations in June
Antarctica in June: FAQs
Is June a good time to cruise Antarctica?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. June brings midwinter, with only a few hours of dim twilight on the Peninsula and round-the-clock darkness farther south. Emperor penguin males huddle on the sea ice, each balancing an egg on his feet through the coldest months. Around June 21, the small crews at research stations celebrate Midwinter Day with feasts and greetings exchanged between bases.
What is the weather like on a Antarctica cruise in June?
Across Antarctica cruise ports, June brings average highs around 48°F (9°C) and lows near 41°F, with about 1.8 inches of rain over the month and roughly 9 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 June?
June is also a top month for Bermuda, Alaska, Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.