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Weather in November in Antarctica

Considering a trip to Antarctica this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Antarctica in November?

November in Antarctica generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -14°C and nighttime temperatures around -18°C in Vostok Station. In many regions in Antarctica, November 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

November is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 19 mm in Vostok Station.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Vostok Station enjoys approximately 680 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Antarctica for November, 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 November

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Antarctica on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Vostok Station

In November Vostok Station generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vostok Station
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
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<<   October October
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-7°C 
-10°C 
480 hours 
33 mm 
poor 
-14°C 
-18°C 
680 hours 
19 mm 
poor 
-18°C 
-23°C 
710 hours 
17 mm 
poor 
Climate in Vostok Station

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Is November the best time to visit Antarctica?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Vostok Station, November may not be the ideal time to visit Antarctica.

On average, the best time to visit Antarctica is in with generally poor weather in Vostok Station.

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