Temperatures in August
It's cold in August in Antarctica with an average temperature of -49°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -52°C to a high of -44°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -57°C and -51°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Antarctica in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Antarctica with very cold temperatures, averaging around -50°C during the day and nights close to -55°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at -50°C, with nights close to -55°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Antarctica will be around -47°C, with nights close to -52°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Precipitation in August
According to weather history, there is only 0,6 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 1% in August.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Antarctica. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Antarctica in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
-49°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
-44°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
-52°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
0,6 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
0 days | 10 days | |
July
Temperature records for Antarctica in August
With -29°C, Antarctica hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -71°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -75°C to a high of -40°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Antarctica
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Antarctica, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Antarctica
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Antarctica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Antarctica.
Daily UV Index in August in Antarctica
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Antarctica, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Antarctica Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Antarctica, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Antarctica Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Antarctica, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Antarctica
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Average Weather in Antarctica by Month
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