March verdict

Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica in March

Weather score18Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

1°C

Rain

132mm

Sun

0h

Sea

-1°C

Weather score

18

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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March1°C average high

March is close to Antarctic Peninsula's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to February

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March132mm average rain

March is wetter than Antarctic Peninsula's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary, April, June to August, and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March0 hours average sun

March is close to Antarctic Peninsula's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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March-1°C average sea

March is close to Antarctic Peninsula's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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March18 weather score

March is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.