Weather in February in Antarctica
Are you planning a trip a to Antarctica in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Antarctica in February?
February in Antarctica generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. In February, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -20°C and nighttime temperatures around -24°C in Vostok Station. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
February is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 15 mm in Vostok Station.Average sunshine
The city Vostok Station usually sees around 568 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Antarctica for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Antarctica climate page.
Where to go in Antarctica in February
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the most popular destinonation in Antarctica?
Vostok Station
In February Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -24°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Antarctica?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Antarctica with often poor weather in Vostok Station.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Vostok Station.
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