Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Antarctica in March
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
95mm
Sun
0.3h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
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
March1°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March95mm average rain
March 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
March0.3 hours average sun
March 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
March2°C average sea
March 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
March22 weather score
March is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.