Antarctica Weather Forecast
Antarctica weather: -70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Antarctica
Snow is in the forecast for Antarctica on Mon, Aug 24, Tue, Aug 25, Thu, Aug 27, Fri, Aug 28 and Sat, Aug 29.
16 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
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 |
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).
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 10:22 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 10:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
