Vostok Station weather in January (Antarctica)

Planning a trip to Vostok Station in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -20°C, while nights can cool down to about -25°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Vostok Station in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around of snowfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 697 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 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 in January 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 January?

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 January.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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