Cool
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Antarctica in October
Weather score26Poor
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 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-1°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
0.3h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, 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 0°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
October-1°C average high
October is on the cooler side of Antarctica's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October88mm average rain
October 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
October0.3 hours average sun
October 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
October0°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 and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 2°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October26 weather score
October scores below Antarctica's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.