Weather in May in Antarctica
Planning a journey to Antarctica this May 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 May?
May in Antarctica generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -4°C and nighttime temperatures around -8°C in Vostok Station. In many regions in Antarctica, May 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.
Precipitation
May is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 24 mm in Vostok Station.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Vostok Station. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Antarctica for May, 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 May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Antarctica?
Vostok Station
In May Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Antarctica.
Is May the best time to visit Antarctica?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vostok Station, May may not be the ideal time to visit Antarctica.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Vostok Station.
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.
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.