Weather in January in Antarctica
Planning a journey to Antarctica this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Antarctica in January?
January in Antarctica generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -20°C and nighttime temperatures around -25°C in Vostok Station. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 14 mm in Vostok Station. In Vostok Station, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Vostok Station enjoys close to 697 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antarctica in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Antarctica climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Antarctica?
Vostok Station
In January Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -25°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Antarctica?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Antarctica due to the typically 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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