Antarctica weather in June

Planning a getaway to Antarctica this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Antarctica in June?

June in Antarctica generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of June is in the summer season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Vostok Station. In many regions in Antarctica, June is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

June is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 32 mm in Vostok Station. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Vostok Station. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Antarctica for June, 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 June

Find the average weather conditions in June for the most popular destinations in Antarctica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Antarctica

What is the weather like in June for the most popular destinonation in Antarctica?

Average weather in Vostok Station

In June Vostok Station generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vostok Station
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   May May
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-4°C 
-8°C 
0 hours 
24 mm 
poor 
2°C 
-1°C 
0 hours 
32 mm 
poor 
July   >> July
>>  
3°C 
0°C 
0 hours 
47 mm 
poor 
Climate in Vostok Station

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Is June the best time to visit Antarctica?

In our view, June 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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