Vostok Station Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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