Observation Hill
Observation Hill is a hill located within the Antarctic Treaty area. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Antarctica on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and December, with daily highs of about -3 °C. From June to August, temperatures are colder, with daily highs between -24 °C and -27 °C. Rainfall is relatively low throughout the year, with most monthly totals ranging between 15 mm and 31 mm.
Nearby locations include the Chapel of the Snows, which is 0.7 km away, and Scott Base, located 1.8 km from the hill. There are no airports or specific opening hours listed for this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of -3 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -10 | -18 | -22 | -23 | -23 | -26 | -27 | -25 | -18 | -9 | -3 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -14 | -23 | -27 | -29 | -29 | -32 | -33 | -30 | -23 | -13 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 21 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
