Antarctica Weather Forecast
Antarctica weather: -70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Antarctica?
No - rain is unlikely in Antarctica today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon.
The next 7 days carry about 8 times a normal week's rain for August (0,1 in against 0,0 in).
16-day forecast for Antarctica
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | -65° / -69° | 0% | 15 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | -69° / -81° | 0% | 12 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌨️ Light snow | -36° / -74° | 43% · 0,0 in | 31 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌨️ Light snow | -35° / -57° | 0% · 0,0 in | 26 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | -51° / -70° | 0% | 23 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Light snow | -29° / -50° | 20% · 0,0 in | 34 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌨️ Light snow | -26° / -29° | 16% · 0,1 in | 42 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | -26° / -28° | 9% · 0,0 in | 30 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | -29° / -45° | 2% | 22 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | -45° / -50° | 2% | 13 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -52° / -62° | 2% | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -51° / -57° | 0% | 23 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | -52° / -58° | 0% | 17 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | -47° / -55° | 0% | 18 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -54° / -61° | 2% | 16 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌥️ Fog | -28° / -61° | 0% | 13 mph | 1 |
What this means for Antarctica
Today is much colder than average for August. The forecast high of -65°F is 24.7°F below the -41°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -69°F 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 to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 76°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 -70°F (-56°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 11 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 7:39 PM.
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 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
