Vostok Station weather in April (Antarctica)

What should you pack for a trip to Vostok Station in April? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Vostok Station includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -17°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Vostok Station in April usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Typically around days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 77 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vostok Station climate page with graphs.

 

Vostok Station, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -12°C  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 77 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in April

Find out more about the weather in Antarctica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Vostok Station should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vostok Station.

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