Cool
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
West Antarctica, Antarctica in February
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around -12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-12°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
0h
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, 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
February-12°C average high
February 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
February17mm average rain
February 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
February0 hours average sun
February 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
February46 weather score
February sits close to West Antarctica's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.