Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Esperanza Base, Antarctica in March
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
0h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, 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 -1°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
March3°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March66mm average rain
March 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
March0 hours average sun
March 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
March-1°C average sea
March 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
March23 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.