Cool
Average highs are around -13°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
West Antarctica, Antarctica in April
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-13°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
0h
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, 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
April-13°C average high
April is close to West Antarctica's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April27mm average rain
April 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
April0 hours average sun
April 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
April32 weather score
April 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.