When to go to Antarctica?
At the heart of the Arctic continent, during the winter in the months from June to August, temperatures vary between -45°C and -70°C. During the 2 mildest months – January and February – average temperatures rise to -30°C. It was on the Russian base of Vostok that the lowest temperature on record of -89.3°C was recorded in 1983. The wind is very strong on this continent ; its speed is reduced from within the plateau but along the coast it is greater at between 18.6 and 43.5mph (30-70km/h). Peak winds exceeding 198mph (320km/h) have even been recorded at the Dumont d’Urville base. Along the coasts, temperatures are less extreme, and during the months from December to March temperatures can exceed 0°C. It is also during this time that cruises headed to Antarctica are organised. Rainfall is uncommon on this continent where it snows very little.
Please be aware that if you are considering a cruise to Antarctica, certain companies offer appropriate clothing to cope with the wind and cold weather.
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Temperatures Retreat, Point
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| Min temperature | -5° | -11° | -17° | -20° | -22° | -23° | -25° | -26° | -25° | -20° | -11° | -5° |
| Max temperature | -1° | -7° | -11° | -14° | -15° | -16° | -18° | -20° | -19° | -15° | -7° | -1° |
| Sea temperature | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | 1° | 1° | -1° | -2° | -2° |
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Rainfall Retreat, Point
The weather month by month in Antarctica
Weather Retreat, Point in January
Sea: -1 °
| 11 d/month | 8 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month |
In January, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -5 to -1 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 6 inches, for 26 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in February
Sea: -1 °
| 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In February, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -11 to -7 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 12 inches, for 27 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in March
Sea: -1 °
| 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In March, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -17 to -11 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 18 inches, for 27 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in April
Sea: -1 °
| 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 8 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In April, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -20 to -14 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 6 inches, for 28 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in May
Sea: -1 °
| 10 d/month | 7 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month |
In May, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -22 to -15 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 18 inches, for 26 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in June
Sea: -1 °
| 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In June, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -23 to -16 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 3 inches, for 27 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in July
Sea: -1 °
| 10 d/month | 9 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month |
In July, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -25 to -18 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 6 inches, for 28 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in August
Sea: 1 °
| 10 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month |
In August, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -26 to -20 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 9 inches, for 26 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in September
Sea: 1 °
| 11 d/month | 9 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In September, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -25 to -19 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 3 inches, for 29 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in October
Sea: -1 °
| 9 d/month | 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month |
In October, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -20 to -15 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 15 inches, for 27 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in November
Sea: -2 °
| 12 d/month | 10 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In November, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -11 to -7 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 6 inches, for 28 days without rain.
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Weather Retreat, Point in December
Sea: -2 °
| 12 d/month | 9 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month |
In December, in Retreat, Point, temperatures range from -5 to -1 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 6 inches, for 27 days without rain.
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