Antarctic Peninsula Weather Forecast
Antarctic Peninsula weather: 18°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Antarctic Peninsula is a region in Antarctica. Antarctic Peninsula is known for the most visited part of Antarctica.
Right now it is 18°F (-8°C) in Antarctic Peninsula with overcast. It feels like 11°F. Today runs from 11°F to 18°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Antarctic Peninsula is February, May and December. The climate is polar. April, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 35°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
Nearby highlights include Deception Island.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 18°F is 5.9°F below the 24°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. running is the strongest bet in Antarctic Peninsula today at 7.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 11°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 Antarctic Peninsula
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Weather in Antarctic Peninsula right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:36 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Antarctic Peninsula
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 18° / 11° | 0% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 17° | 0% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 22° / 15° | 0% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 15° | 2% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Light snow | 30° / 22° | 8% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Light snow | 30° / 26° | 10% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 25° / 19° | 6% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 19° / 15° | 10% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 18° / 13° | 17% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌨️ Snow | 15° / 7° | 14% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌨️ Snow | 7° / -4° | 21% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 8° / -1° | 27% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 22° / 5° | 23% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 16° | 18% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 31° / 19° | 18% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 27° / -6° | 23% | 7 mph | 2 |
Climate in Antarctic Peninsula 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 | 35° | 30° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 28° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 33° | 27° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 32° | 25° | 11,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 26° | 18° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 26° | 17° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 24° | 13° | 7,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 24° | 15° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 25° | 17° | 8,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 28° | 20° | 6,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 31° | 24° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 34° | 28° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Antarctic Peninsula
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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 Antarctic Peninsula
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 Antarctic Peninsula
Go in February, May and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Antarctic Peninsula?
Antarctic Peninsula is a region in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -64, -61. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in Antarctic Peninsula right now?
It is currently 18°F (-8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 55% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Antarctic Peninsula?
February, May and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Antarctic Peninsula, which has a polar climate. April, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Antarctic Peninsula in?
Antarctic Peninsula observes America/Argentina/Ushuaia (UTC-03:00). The local time is 9:36 AM.
What are the top things to do in Antarctic Peninsula?
Popular options include Deception Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - 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 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
