Vostok Station weather in May (Antarctica)

What can you expect from the weather in Vostok Station during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Vostok Station typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -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.

Vostok Station in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around of snow.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit 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  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Antarctica in May

Find out more about the weather in Antarctica in May 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 May?

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 May.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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