Climate and Average Weather in Antarctica
The continent Antarctica covers a large area around the South Pole at the most southern point of the earth. The climate in Antarctica is very extreme and it is the coldest place on our planet. The whole of Antarctica has an ice cap climate. Antarctica is also an extremely dry and windy area. The closer you get to the coast, the stronger the wind.
Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information for Antarctica?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.