Antarktis Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Antarktis: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Antarktis month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -22° | -29° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | -27° | -33° | 4 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -38° | -44° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | -42° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -43° | -48° | 3 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -47° | -52° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -41° | -47° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -40° | -47° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -38° | -45° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -35° | -42° | 5 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -28° | -34° | 6 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | -22° | -28° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Antarctica
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Klima by mountain in Antarktis
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Klima by region in Antarktis
2 regions mapped in this atlas
Klima by island in Antarktis
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Klima by attraction in Antarktis
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Antarktis
Go in januar, februar and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mai, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Antarktis
Today is much colder than average for august. The forecast high of -54°C is 13.7°C below the -40°C typical for this month.
Regn 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 februar.
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 med grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mai, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Antarktis 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. Befolkningen er rundt 1.000.
Akkurat nå er det -56°C (-70°F) in Antarktis med overskyet. Det føles som -63°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom -56°C til -54°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Antarktis is januar, februar and desember. Klimaet er semi-arid. mai, juni and juli tend til be the least comfortable months. desember is the warmest month med average highs near -22°C, while juni is the coldest med lows near -52°C.
Nearby highlights include Mount Vinson, deseption Island, McMurdo Station and South Georgia.
Kort sagt. Today is much colder than average for august. The forecast high of -54°C is 13.7°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
| Type | Kontinent |
|---|---|
| Koordinater | 75°15′3.2″S 0°4′16.7″W (-75.2509, -0.0713) |
| Befolkning | 1.000 |
| Area | 14.200.000 km² |
| Lokal tid | 11:26 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and desember |
| Klima | Semi-arid |
Vær map for Antarktis
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Antarktis?
Antarktis is a continent. Its coordinates are -75.2509, -0.0713.
What is the weather like in Antarktis akkurat nå?
It is currently -56°C (-70°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 71% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Antarktis?
januar, februar and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarktis, which has a semi-arid climate. mai, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarktis in?
Antarktis observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:26 AM.
How many people live in Antarktis?
Antarktis has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things til do in Antarktis?
Popular options include Mount Vinson, deseption Island, McMurdo Station, South Georgia and South Pole.
What places are in Antarktis?
Antarktis 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 august 22, 2026 at 11:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
