Cool
Average highs are around -17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
West Antarctica, Antarctica in October
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-17°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
0h
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, 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
October-17°C average high
October 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
October25mm average rain
October 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
October0 hours average sun
October 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
October38 weather score
October scores below West Antarctica'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.