Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Port Lockroy, Antarctica in May
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 177mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
177mm
Sun
0h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
12
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 177mm, 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 -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
May1°C average high
May is close to Port Lockroy's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May177mm average rain
May sits near Port Lockroy's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, June, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May 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
May-1°C average sea
May is below Port Lockroy's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
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
May12 weather score
May scores below Port Lockroy's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.