Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Antarctica in February
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
77mm
Sun
0.3h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.3h 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 Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February2°C average high
February is one of Antarctica's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February77mm average rain
February is close to Antarctica's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
February0.3 hours average sun
February is close to Antarctica's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
February2°C average sea
February is one of Antarctica's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 2°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February31 weather score
February sits close to Antarctica's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.