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What time of year can you see penguins in Patagonia?

More than a million and a half charming penguins come here to breed every year. So, to make sure you meet these beauties, you should visit this area between September and March, but the best season to see them is after November, when their babies are born.



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The best time to visit Argentina for penguin spotting is during their summer, from September to March. However, September - December is the best time if you also want to see whales in Peninsula Valdés.

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But when should you go to Antarctica to see penguins? Trips to Antarctica travel between November and March yet it's important to know exactly which penguins are doing what during which months so you don't go at a time when penguin viewing will be less than stellar. November is a beautiful time to go to Antarctica.

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September is the season for penguins to arrive in Patagonia. This is when they come to breed, with most chicks hatching every year in November. You can see penguins in Argentina between September and mid-March.

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The best time of year for spotting wild penguins is during the summer moulting period. The little penguins stay ashore for 6- 8 weeks while growing their new feathers.

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