Vostok Station weather in May (Antarctica)

What kind of weather does May bring to Vostok Station? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Vostok Station typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°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.

Precipitation

Vostok Station in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 3 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 0 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in May

Find out more about the weather in Antarctica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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