South Pole Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of South Pole: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in South Pole month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -26° | -28° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | -35° | -37° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -45° | -49° | 7 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -48° | -52° | 6 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -50° | -54° | 2 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | -48° | -52° | 5 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -49° | -53° | 1 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -44° | -46° | 1 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | -33° | -35° | 2 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | -27° | -28° | 0 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Semi-arid. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Pole
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Bästa tiden att besöka South Pole
Go in januari, februari and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maj, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Pole
Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -54°C is 10.7°C below the -44°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 december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 25°C.
What och pack, what och 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 maj, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. South Pole is known for the geographic bottom of the world.
Just nu är det -55°C (-66°F) in South Pole med klart. Det känns som -62°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan -56°C och -54°C. Risken för nederbörd är 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka South Pole is januari, februari and december. Klimatet är semi-arid. maj, juni and juli tend och be the least comfortable months. januari is the warmest month med average highs near -26°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near -54°C.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -54°C is 10.7°C below the -44°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 8 AM och 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South Pole today at 10/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Pole?
South Pole is a tourist attraction in Antarktis. Its coordinates are -90, 0. It lies in Antarktis.
What is the weather like in South Pole just nu?
It is currently -55°C (-66°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 68% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time och visit South Pole?
januari, februari and december offer the most comfortable conditions in South Pole, which has a semi-arid climate. maj, 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 local time is 10:08 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarktis) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 1, 2026 at 10:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
