Vostok Station weather in December (Antarctica)

Looking to travel to Vostok Station in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -18°C, while night temperatures can drop to -23°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Vostok Station in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around of snowfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 710 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vostok Station, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -18°C  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 710 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in December

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

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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 Vostok Station in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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