What time is best to see penguins?

Best Time to See Penguins in Antarctica The best time to visit Antarctica is from October to March, which, coincides with late spring and early fall in the southern hemisphere. From November to December, Antarctica awakens after the long harsh winter.



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Most penguins return from the sea after dark. They can often be heard calling from out in the water and usually come ashore in small groups pausing briefly before heading off to individual burrows. Due to their movements on land penguins are often mistakenly thought of as nocturnal.

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They are only active on land at night. They leave from the colony early in the morning before sun-rise, and return to the colony after dark. During the day, if the penguins decide not to go to sea, they will stay hidden inside their nests.

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They spend most of their time in the water, looking for food. And they seem to feel much more comfortable in water than they do on land. Some penguins stay close to the shore and never swim too far from their breeding colonies. They fish during the day and come back to the shore every night.

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