Antarctica Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Antarctica: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Antarctica 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 | -22° | -29° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | -27° | -33° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | -38° | -44° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | -42° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | -43° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -47° | -52° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -41° | -47° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -40° | -46° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -39° | -45° | 4 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -35° | -42° | 5 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -28° | -34° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -22° | -28° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Antarctica
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klimaat by mountain in Antarctica
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by region in Antarctica
2 regions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by island in Antarctica
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by attraction in Antarctica
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Antarctica
Go in januari, februari 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.
What this means for Antarctica
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of -35°C is in line met the -35°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
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 en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
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
Antarctica 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. Er wonen ongeveer 1.000.
Op dit moment is het -35°C (-32°F) in Antarctica met bewolkt. Het voelt als -43°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -42°C en -35°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6.6/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Antarctica is januari, februari 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 -22°C, terwijl juni is de koudste maand, met minima rond -52°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Mount Vinson, deception Island, McMurdo Station and South Georgia.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of -35°C is in line met the -35°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 1 PM en 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Antarctica today at 8.8/10. 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.
Quick facts about Antarctica
| Type | Continent |
|---|---|
| Coördinaten | 75°15′3.2″S 0°4′16.7″W (-75.2509, -0.0713) |
| Bevolking | 1.000 |
| Area | 14.200.000 km² |
| Lokale tijd | 4:05 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari and december |
| Klimaat | Semi-arid |
Weer map for Antarctica
Animated model layers. Pick a layer en load it.
Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Antarctica
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Antarctica?
Antarctica is a continent. Its coordinates are -75.2509, -0.0713.
What is the weather like in Antarctica nu?
It is currently -35°C (-32°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 63% and wind is 26 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Antarctica?
januari, februari and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarctica, which has a semi-arid climate. mei, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarctica in?
Antarctica observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 4:05 PM.
How many people live in Antarctica?
Antarctica has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things en do in Antarctica?
Popular options include Mount Vinson, deception Island, McMurdo Station, South Georgia and South Pole.
What places are in Antarctica?
Antarctica covers 7 places in this atlas, including Mount Vinson, Antarctic Peninsula, deception 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
