Vostok Station weather in February (Antarctica)

How is the weather in Vostok Station in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -20°C. But by evening, they drop to around -24°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 February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Typically around of snowfall is expected.

With around 568 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase 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 February

Min Temperature -24°C  

Max Temperature -20°C  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 568 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in February

Find out more about the weather in Antarctica in February and which places have the best weather 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 Vostok Station in February?

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 February.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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