South Pole Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of South Pole: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in South Pole 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 | -26° | -28° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | -35° | -37° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | -45° | -49° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | -48° | -52° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -50° | -54° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -49° | -53° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -44° | -46° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -33° | -35° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -27° | -28° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Pole
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Beste reistijd South Pole
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 South Pole
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -36°C is 7.4°C above the -44°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -40°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 25°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
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. South Pole is known for the geographic bottom of the world.
Op dit moment is het -37°C (-35°F) in South Pole met bewolkt. Het voelt als -45°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -40°C en -36°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6.6/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om South Pole is januari, februari and december. Het klimaat is semi-arid. mei, juni and juli zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. januari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -26°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond -54°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of -36°C is 7.4°C above the -44°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 9 AM en 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in South Pole today at 8.8/10. Overnight lows near -40°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 South Pole
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coördinaten | 90°0′0″S 0°0′0″E (-90, 0) |
| Known for | the geographic bottom of the world |
| Main season | november en maart |
| Lokale tijd | 3:10 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari and december |
| Klimaat | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Pole?
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -90, 0. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in South Pole nu?
It is currently -37°C (-35°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 56% and wind is 25 km/h.
When is the best time en visit South Pole?
januari, februari and december offer the most comfortable conditions in South Pole, which has a semi-arid climate. mei, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Pole in?
South Pole observes Antarctica/McMurdo (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 3:10 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 3:10 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
