Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Port Lockroy, Antarctica in January
Weather score32Poor
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 121mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
121mm
Sun
0h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 121mm, 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
January2°C average high
January is one of Port Lockroy's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January121mm average rain
January is one of Port Lockroy's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, June, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January 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
January0°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
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
January32 weather score
January is one of Port Lockroy's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.