AntarcticaCountries Antarctica December Temperatures
AntarcticaCountries Antarctica
Antarctica Antarctica  
Temperatures in December
ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

Antarctica temperatures in December

December is generally a very cold month with maximum daytime temperatures around -18°C and nighttime temperatures around -23°C in Vostok Station. During December, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Antarctica in December?

To get a sense of December's typical temperatures in the key spots of Antarctica, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • How much sun does Antarctica get in December?
    • Vostok Station enjoys close to 710 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

    Interested in more climate information?

    We have much more information about the climate in Antarctica. Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.

  • January      
  • February      
  • March      
  • April      
  • May      
  • June      
  • July      
  • August      
  • September      
  • October      
  • November      
  • December      

    • Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Antarctica? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Antarctica.

    Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.