Cool
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Port Lockroy, Antarctica in August
Weather score12Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-1°C
Rain
184mm
Sun
0h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
12
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Port Lockroy, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August-1°C average high
August has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August184mm average rain
August is wetter than Port Lockroy's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, June, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August0 hours average sun
August is close to Port Lockroy's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
August-1°C average sea
August 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 0°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August12 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.