Vostok Station weather in January (Antarctica)

What is the weather forecast for Vostok Station in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Vostok Station typically includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Expect temperatures to climb to -20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -25°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Vostok Station in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Historically, approximately this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 697 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 January

Min Temperature -25°C  

Max Temperature -20°C  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 697 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in January

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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