Vostok Station weather in February (Antarctica)

How's the weather trend in Vostok Station as February approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Vostok Station generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Experience the winter season in February. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -24°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 February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. On average, there are about with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 568 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Vostok Station.

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 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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