Antarctic Peninsula Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Antarctic Peninsula: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Antarctic Peninsula 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 | 2° | -1° | 187 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 1° | -2° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 1° | -3° | 153 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 0° | -4° | 293 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maí | -3° | -8° | 75 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | -4° | -8° | 137 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -5° | -10° | 186 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -5° | -10° | 129 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -4° | -9° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| október | -2° | -7° | 174 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | -1° | -4° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | 1° | -2° | 109 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Polar. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Antarctic Peninsula
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Antarctic Peninsula compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Antarctic Peninsula.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deseption Island | 116 km | -1°C | +2°C warmer | 982 mm |
Best time til visit Antarctic Peninsula
Go in febrúar, maí and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: apríl, júlí and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Antarctic Peninsula
Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 2°C is 4.1°C above the -2°C typical for this month.
A 26% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Skyggni is down til 0,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 111 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -4°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 8°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
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 111 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid apríl, júlí and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Antarctic Peninsula is a region in Suðurskautslandið. Antarctic Peninsula is known for the most visited part of Antarctica.
Núna er hitinn -4°C (26°F) in Antarctic Peninsula með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -10°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -4°C til 2°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.6/10 - slæmt — íhugaðu annan dag.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Antarctic Peninsula is febrúar, maí and desember. Loftslagið er polar. apríl, júlí and september tend til be the least comfortable months. janúar is the warmest month með average highs near 2°C, while júlí is the coldest með lows near -10°C.
Nearby highlights include deseption Island.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 2°C is 4.1°C above the -2°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Antarctic Peninsula today at 7/10. Skyggni is down til 0,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 111 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -4°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 Antarctic Peninsula
| Tegund | Region |
|---|---|
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Hnit | 64°0′0″S 61°0′0″W (-64, -61) |
| Known for | the most visited part of Antarctica |
| Main season | nóvember til mars |
| Staðartími | 1:06 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | febrúar, maí and desember |
| Loftslag | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Antarctic Peninsula?
Antarctic Peninsula is a region in Suðurskautslandið. Its coordinates are -64, -61. It lies in Suðurskautslandið.
What is the weather like in Antarctic Peninsula núna?
It is currently -4°C (26°F) með skýjað. Raki is 89% and wind is 25 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Antarctic Peninsula?
febrúar, maí and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarctic Peninsula, which has a polar climate. apríl, júlí and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarctic Peninsula in?
Antarctic Peninsula observes America/Argentina/Ushuaia (UTC-03:00). The local time is 1:06 PM.
What are the top things til do in Antarctic Peninsula?
Popular options include deseption Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Suðurskautslandið) - 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 október 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
