Cool
Average highs are around -10°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
West Antarctica, Antarctica in December
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around -10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-10°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
0h
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, 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
December-10°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December14mm average rain
December 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
December0 hours average sun
December 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
December57 weather score
December is one of West Antarctica'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.