Average Weather May In Vostok Station, Antarctica

Vostok Station weather in May (Antarctica)

What kind of weather does May bring to Vostok Station? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Vostok Station includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -8°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Vostok Station in May usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 3 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 0 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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Vostok Station, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -8°C Max Temperature -4°C Chance of Rain 10% Precipitation 24 mm Rainy days 3 days Humidity 65% Sunshine 0 hours Percentage Sunshine

Historical weather for Vostok Station in May

Browse day-by-day weather records for Vostok Station spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

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Vostok Station historical weather extremes in May

Based on weather observations in Vostok Station between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during May.

• Vostok Station recorded its highest May temperature of 3°C on May 29, 2024.
• Vostok Station experienced its chilliest May day on May 3, 2023, reaching only -15°C.
• Nighttime temperatures dropped to -18°C on May 3, 2023, marking the coldest May night on record.
• The wettest day in May Vostok Station was on May 15, 2011 with 8.6 mm of precipitation.

Where to go in Antarctica in May

Find out more about the weather in Antarctica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather Temperatures Precipitation Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page. Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor 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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Vostok Station in May. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming 1/10 Cycling 1/10 Walking 1/10 Camping 2/10 Outdoor sports 1/10

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