Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Esperanza Base, Antarctica Average Monthly Weather
Weather score29Poor annual avg
Best months: December, January, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 2°C, sunshine averages 0h per day, and rainfall totals about 638mm. Sea temperatures average -1°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
638mm
Annual total
Sun
0h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
29
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
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 Esperanza Base, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August2°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Esperanza Base's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August48mm average rain
August is close to Esperanza Base's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August0 hours average sun
August is close to Esperanza Base's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
August-2°C average sea
August is close to Esperanza Base'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
August25 weather score
August 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.