Antarktis Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Antarktis: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Antarktis month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | -22° | -29° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| helmikuu | -27° | -33° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | -38° | -44° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | -42° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tou | -43° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | -47° | -52° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | -41° | -47° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| elokuu | -40° | -46° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| syyskuu | -39° | -45° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lokakuu | -35° | -42° | 5 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marraskuu | -28° | -34° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | -22° | -28° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Semi-arid. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Antarctica
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Ilmasto by mountain in Antarktis
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Ilmasto by region in Antarktis
2 regions mapped in this atlas
Ilmasto by island in Antarktis
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Ilmasto by attraction in Antarktis
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Paras aika vierailla Antarktis
Go in tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tou, kesäkuu and heinäkuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Antarktis
Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of -41°C is 6.4°C below the -35°C typical for this month.
Sade is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -47°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 joulukuu ja helmikuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots ja grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid tou, kesäkuu and heinäkuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
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. Väkiluku on noin 1.000.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on -42°C (-43°F) in Antarktis ja pilvistä. Tuntuu kuin -50°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee -47°C ja -41°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - kohtalainen — suunnittele sään mukaan.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Antarktis is tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu. Ilmasto on semi-arid. tou, kesäkuu and heinäkuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. joulukuu is the warmest month ja average highs near -22°C, while kesäkuu is the coldest ja lows near -52°C.
Nearby highlights include Mount Vinson, joueption Island, McMurdo Station and South Georgia.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of -41°C is 6.4°C below the -35°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 7 AM ja 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Antarctica today at 7.6/10. Overnight lows near -47°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
| Tyyppi | Maanosa |
|---|---|
| Koordinaatit | 75°15′3.2″S 0°4′16.7″W (-75.2509, -0.0713) |
| Väkiluku | 1.000 |
| Area | 14.200.000 km² |
| Paikallinen aika | 12:52 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu |
| Ilmasto | Semi-arid |
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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 nyt?
It is currently -42°C (-43°F) ja pilvistä. Kosteus is 67% and wind is 25 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Antarktis?
tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarktis, which has a semi-arid climate. tou, kesäkuu and heinäkuu 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 12:52 AM.
How many people live in Antarktis?
Antarktis has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things ja do in Antarktis?
Popular options include Mount Vinson, joueption 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, joueption 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
