Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica in May
Weather score16Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
140mm
Sun
0h
Sea
-2°C
Weather score
16
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 140mm, 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 -2°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May0°C average high
May 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.
Rain
May140mm average rain
May 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.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May 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
May-2°C average sea
May 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
May16 weather score
May 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.