Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Kerguelen, Antarctica in October
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 65mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
65mm
Sun
0h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 65mm, 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 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kerguelen, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October8°C average high
October is on the cooler side of Kerguelen's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October65mm average rain
October is close to Kerguelen'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 Kerguelen's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
October3°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 5°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October28 weather score
October sits close to Kerguelen's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.