Weather in April in Antarctica
Thinking about venturing to Antarctica this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Antarctica in April?
April in Antarctica generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -12°C and nighttime temperatures around -17°C in Vostok Station. April is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
April is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 19 mm in Vostok Station.Average sunshine
The city Vostok Station usually sees around 77 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antarctica in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Antarctica climate page.
Where to go in Antarctica in April
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What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Antarctica?
Vostok Station
In April Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Antarctica?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vostok Station, April may not be the ideal time to visit Antarctica.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Vostok Station.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Antarctica.
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