Cool
Average highs are around -20°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Islands of the Southern Ocean, Antarctica in October
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed 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 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-20°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
0h
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, 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
October-20°C average high
October 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
October5mm average rain
October 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
October0 hours average sun
October 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
October41 weather score
October scores below Islands of the Southern Ocean's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.