Temperature in Antarctica in May

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

Antarctica, typically experiences very cold weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) in Vostok Station.

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

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Antarctica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Antarctica in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Popular cities in Antarctica

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Vostok Station

Antarctica temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Antarctica in May?

Average daytime highs in Antarctica during May reach about -4°C (25°F) in Vostok Station.

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

Nighttime temperatures in Vostok Station typically drop to around -8°C (18°F) in May.

How much sun does Antarctica get in May?

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 cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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