Temperature in Antarctica in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Antarctica this January.

Antarctica, typically experiences very cold weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around -20°C (-4°F) and nighttime temperatures around -25°C (-13°F) in Vostok Station. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Antarctica. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Antarctica, check out our Antarctica's climate page.

See also: the Antarctica weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Antarctica in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antarctica.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

See all January weather averages, cities and regions in Antarctica

Antarctica temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Antarctica in January?

Daytime temperatures in Vostok Station typically peak at -20°C (-4°F) in January, putting it in the very low range.

How cold does it get at night in Antarctica in January?

Vostok Station sees nighttime lows close to -25°C (-13°F) in January.

How much sun does Antarctica get in January?

Vostok Station usually sees around 697 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Antarctica.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.