Cool
Average highs are around -20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Islands of the Southern Ocean, Antarctica in May
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-20°C
Rain
9mm
Sun
0h
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Islands of the Southern Ocean, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May-20°C average high
May is close to Islands of the Southern Ocean's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May9mm average rain
May is close to Islands of the Southern Ocean's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Islands of the Southern Ocean's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Weather score
May34 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.