Suðurskautslandið Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Suðurskautslandið: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Suðurskautslandið month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -22° | -29° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | -27° | -33° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -38° | -44° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | -42° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | -43° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | -47° | -52° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -41° | -47° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -40° | -47° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -38° | -45° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | -35° | -42° | 5 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | -28° | -34° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | -22° | -28° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Semi-arid. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Antarctica
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Loftslag by mountain in Suðurskautslandið
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by region in Suðurskautslandið
2 regions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by island in Suðurskautslandið
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by attraction in Suðurskautslandið
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Suðurskautslandið
Go in janúar, febrúar and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maí, júní and júlí - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Suðurskautslandið
Today is much colder than average for ágúst. The forecast high of -54°C is 13.4°C below the -40°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -56°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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maí, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Suðurskautslandið 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. Íbúafjöldinn er um 1.000.
Núna er hitinn -56°C (-68°F) in Suðurskautslandið með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -63°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -56°C til -54°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Suðurskautslandið is janúar, febrúar and desember. Loftslagið er semi-arid. maí, júní and júlí tend til be the least comfortable months. desember is the warmest month með average highs near -22°C, while júní is the coldest með lows near -52°C.
Nearby highlights include Mount Vinson, deseption Island, McMurdo Station and South Georgia.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much colder than average for ágúst. The forecast high of -54°C is 13.4°C below the -40°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Antarctica today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near -56°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
| Tegund | Heimsálfa |
|---|---|
| Hnit | 75°15′3.2″S 0°4′16.7″W (-75.2509, -0.0713) |
| Mannfjöldi | 1.000 |
| Area | 14.200.000 km² |
| Staðartími | 8:20 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar and desember |
| Loftslag | Semi-arid |
Veður map for Suðurskautslandið
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Animated layers by Vindury. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Suðurskautslandið?
Suðurskautslandið is a continent. Its coordinates are -75.2509, -0.0713.
What is the weather like in Suðurskautslandið núna?
It is currently -56°C (-68°F) með skýjað. Raki is 75% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Suðurskautslandið?
janúar, febrúar and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Suðurskautslandið, which has a semi-arid climate. maí, júní and júlí are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Suðurskautslandið in?
Suðurskautslandið observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:20 AM.
How many people live in Suðurskautslandið?
Suðurskautslandið has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things til do in Suðurskautslandið?
Popular options include Mount Vinson, deseption Island, McMurdo Station, South Georgia and South Pole.
What places are in Suðurskautslandið?
Suðurskautslandið covers 7 places in this atlas, including Mount Vinson, Antarctic Peninsula, deseption 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 ágúst 22, 2026 at 8:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
