Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Port Lockroy, Antarctica in March
Weather score10Poor
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 205mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
205mm
Sun
0h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
10
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 205mm, 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 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
March2°C average high
March 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
March205mm average rain
March 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
March0 hours average sun
March 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
March0°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 0°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March10 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 and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.