Best Time en Visit McMurdo Station
Beste reistijd McMurdo Station: januari, november and december. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd McMurdo Station
Go in januari, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mei, juni and juli – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in McMurdo Station month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -6° | -9° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | -12° | -16° | 10 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | -20° | -25° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -24° | -29° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | -23° | -29° | 13 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -22° | -28° | 17 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -27° | -34° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -23° | -31° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -24° | -30° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -19° | -25° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -12° | -17° | 3 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -5° | -9° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How McMurdo Station compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against McMurdo Station.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ice Shelf | 542 km | -26°C | 6°C cooler | 64 mm |
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mei, juni and juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. McMurdo Station is known for the largest Antarctic research base.
Op dit moment is het -13°C (9°F) in McMurdo Station met bewolkt. Het voelt als -18°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -19°C en -13°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.1/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om McMurdo Station is januari, november and december. Het klimaat is semi-arid. mei, juni and juli zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. december is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -5°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond -34°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -13°C is 6.2°C above the -19°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 3 PM en 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in McMurdo Station today at 9.5/10. Overnight lows near -19°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weer in McMurdo Station nu
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 3:32 PM, okt 23 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
☁️ -14° / -22°
Bewolkt · 2% rain · wind 21 km/h
⛅ -18° / -25°
Gedeeltelijk bewolkt · 0% rain · wind 19 km/h
Quick facts about McMurdo Station
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coördinaten | 77°50′30.8″S 166°41′10.7″E (-77.8419, 166.6863) |
| Known for | the largest Antarctic research base |
| Main season | november en maart |
| Lokale tijd | 3:32 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, november and december |
| Klimaat | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McMurdo Station?
McMurdo Station is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -77.8419, 166.6863. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in McMurdo Station nu?
It is currently -13°C (9°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 59% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time en visit McMurdo Station?
januari, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in McMurdo Station, which has a semi-arid climate. mei, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is McMurdo Station in?
McMurdo Station observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 3:32 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarctica) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
