Vostok Station weather in March (Antarctica)

What should you pack for a trip to Vostok Station in March? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in Vostok Station generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -22°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Vostok Station in March usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. You can typically expect days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 347 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Vostok Station, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -22°C  

Max Temperature -18°C  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 347 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in March

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vostok Station.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Antarctica? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Antarctica. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.