Blood Falls
Blood Falls is a saline seep situated on Taylor Glacier in Antarctica at an elevation of 75 meters. It is part of the Antarctic Treaty area and ranks as the number one most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia among 10 sights listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate at Blood Falls features sub-zero temperatures throughout the year. December and January are the warmest months, with daily highs of -10 °C and lows of -13 °C, alongside about 7 mm of rain across approximately 2 days each month. July and August are the coldest months, with daily highs reaching -29 °C to -30 °C and lows dropping to -34 °C. Precipitation remains low across all months, with monthly rain totals between 5 mm and 11 mm.
Reach Blood Falls via the Antarctic Treaty area. There are no specific airports, distances from the capital, opening hours, ticket prices, or wheelchair access details provided in the fact sheet. Visitors should prepare for extreme polar conditions when planning a journey to Taylor Glacier.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of -10 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -10 | -16 | -23 | -26 | -27 | -27 | -29 | -30 | -28 | -23 | -15 | -10 |
| Average low, °C | -13 | -20 | -27 | -30 | -32 | -32 | -34 | -34 | -32 | -27 | -19 | -13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
