Antarctica Weather Forecast
Antarctica weather: -65°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
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. It has a population of about 1.000.
Right now it is -65°F (-54°C) in Antarctica with partly cloudy. It feels like -77°F. Today runs from -67°F to -49°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Antarctica is January, February and December. The climate is semi-arid. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near -8°F, while June is the coldest with lows near -62°F.
Nearby highlights include Mount Vinson, Deception Island, McMurdo Station and South Georgia.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of -49°F is 8.5°F below the -41°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Antarctica today at 7.6/10. Overnight lows near -67°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Antarctica
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Antarctica right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:34 AM, Aug 26 local time.
See the Antarctica forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Antarctica
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | -49° / -67° | 0% | 19 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Light snow | -34° / -48° | 16% · 0,0 in | 36 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌨️ Light snow | -30° / -35° | 32% · 0,1 in | 39 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | -36° / -37° | 0% | 36 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | -35° / -46° | 0% | 31 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | -43° / -49° | 1% | 25 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌨️ Light snow | -33° / -45° | 2% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | -36° / -38° | 2% | 28 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | -35° / -43° | 5% | 27 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | -31° / -40° | 8% | 23 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | -34° / -49° | 5% | 25 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | -50° / -62° | 6% | 20 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -58° / -67° | 3% | 18 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | -47° / -58° | 2% | 21 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | -37° / -59° | 0% | 24 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
Climate in Antarctica month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8° | -20° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | -16° | -28° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | -36° | -47° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | -43° | -54° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | -45° | -54° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | -52° | -62° | 0,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -41° | -52° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | -41° | -52° | 0,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | -37° | -48° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | -31° | -43° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | -18° | -30° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | -8° | -18° | 0,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Antarctica
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Antarctica
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Antarctica
Go in January, February and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by mountain in Antarctica
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by region in Antarctica
2 regions mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Antarctica
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Antarctica
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
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 right now?
It is currently -65°F (-54°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 69% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Antarctica?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarctica, which has a semi-arid climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarctica in?
Antarctica observes Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:34 AM.
How many people live in Antarctica?
Antarctica has a population of approximately 1.000.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 26, 2026 at 4:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
