South Pole Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of South Pole: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in South Pole 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 | -26° | -28° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | -35° | -37° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marts | -45° | -49° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -48° | -52° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -50° | -54° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -49° | -53° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -44° | -46° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -33° | -35° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -27° | -28° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Pole
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Bedste rejsetid South Pole
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 South Pole
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -38°C is 6°C above the -44°C typical for this month.
A 55% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Sigtbarhed is down og 2,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -42°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 25°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
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. South Pole is known for the geographic bottom of the world.
Lige nu er det -38°C (-37°F) in South Pole med overskyet. Det føles som -45°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -42°C og -38°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 55%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.7/10 - dårlige — overvej en anden dag.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge South Pole is januar, februar and december. Klimaet er semi-arid. maj, juni and juli tend og be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near -26°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near -54°C.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -38°C is 6°C above the -44°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. Sigtbarhed is down og 2,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -42°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Pole?
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. Its coordinates are -90, 0. It lies in Antarktis.
What is the weather like in South Pole lige nu?
It is currently -38°C (-37°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 70% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time og visit South Pole?
januar, februar and december offer the most comfortable conditions in South Pole, which has a semi-arid climate. maj, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Pole in?
South Pole observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The local time is 6:08 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktis) - 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
