Antarktis Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Antarktis: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Antarktis month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -22° | -29° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | -27° | -33° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marts | -38° | -44° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | -42° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -43° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -47° | -52° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -41° | -47° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -40° | -47° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -38° | -45° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -35° | -42° | 5 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -28° | -34° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -22° | -28° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Antarctica
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Klima by mountain in Antarktis
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Klima by region in Antarktis
2 regions mapped in this atlas
Klima by island in Antarktis
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Klima by attraction in Antarktis
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Bedste rejsetid Antarktis
Go in januar, februar and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Antarktis
Today is cooler than average for august. The forecast high of -45°C is 4.7°C below the -40°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -55°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maj, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Antarktis is a continent. Antarctica is the southernmost continent, a polar desert covered by an ice sheet that holds most of the planet's fresh water. Der bor omkring 1.000.
Lige nu er det -54°C (-65°F) in Antarktis med delvist skyet. Det føles som -61°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -55°C og -45°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Antarktis is januar, februar and december. Klimaet er semi-arid. maj, juni and juli tend og be the least comfortable months. december is the warmest month med average highs near -22°C, while juni is the coldest med lows near -52°C.
Nearby highlights include Mount Vinson, deception Island, McMurdo Station and South Georgia.
Kort sagt. Today is cooler than average for august. The forecast high of -45°C is 4.7°C below the -40°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 7 AM og 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Antarctica today at 7.6/10. Overnight lows near -55°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Antarctica
| Type | Kontinent |
|---|---|
| Koordinater | 75°15′3.2″S 0°4′16.7″W (-75.2509, -0.0713) |
| Befolkning | 1.000 |
| Area | 14.200.000 km² |
| Lokal tid | 5:41 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and december |
| Klima | Semi-arid |
Vejr map for Antarktis
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Antarktis?
Antarktis is a continent. Its coordinates are -75.2509, -0.0713.
What is the weather like in Antarktis lige nu?
It is currently -54°C (-65°F) med delvist skyet. Luftfugtighed is 69% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Antarktis?
januar, februar and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarktis, which has a semi-arid climate. maj, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarktis in?
Antarktis observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 5:41 AM.
How many people live in Antarktis?
Antarktis has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things og do in Antarktis?
Popular options include Mount Vinson, deception Island, McMurdo Station, South Georgia and South Pole.
What places are in Antarktis?
Antarktis covers 7 places in this atlas, including Mount Vinson, Antarctic Peninsula, deception Island, McMurdo Station, Ross Ice Shelf and South Georgia.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated august 26, 2026 at 5:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
