Vostok Station Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to the most sunny place on earth. Even though the sun does not shine between May and August, this place has more sunshine hours than any other place in the world.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Vostok Station can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a chilly 3°C in July to a very cold -20°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -25°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Vostok Station tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 321 mm of rain/snow per year. The climate in Vostok Station shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in July, with an average of 47 mm of precipitation over 2 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 14 mm of snowfall over a single snowy day. For more details, please visit our Vostok Station Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Vostok Station serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 23.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in May, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vostok Station.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 70%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Vostok Station in Antarctica
Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 3°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -20°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 710 hours of sunshine.
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