Cool
Average highs are around -17°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
West Antarctica, Antarctica Average Monthly Weather
Weather score40Poor annual avg
Best months: January, December, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around -14°C, sunshine averages 0h per day, and rainfall totals about 284mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
-14°C
Rain
284mm
Annual total
Sun
0h
Weather score
40
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare West Antarctica, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August-17°C average high
August is on the cooler side of West Antarctica's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August28mm average rain
August is close to West Antarctica's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August0 hours average sun
August is close to West Antarctica's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Weather score
August32 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.