Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Port Lockroy, Antarctica in February
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 151mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
151mm
Sun
0h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
24
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 151mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h 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 Port Lockroy, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February2°C average high
February sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February151mm average rain
February sits on the drier side of Port Lockroy's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, June, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February0 hours average sun
February 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
February0°C average sea
February is one of Port Lockroy's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
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
February24 weather score
February sits close to Port Lockroy's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.