Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Antarctica in January
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 72mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
72mm
Sun
0.3h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 72mm, 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
January3°C average high
January 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
January72mm average rain
January 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
January0.3 hours average sun
January 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
January2°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
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
January37 weather score
January is one of Antarctica's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.