Falkland Islands weather

Read our complete guide to the weather in the Falkland Islands.

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The weather guide for Falkland Islands, represented by Stanley, (Stanley) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Falkland Islands?

The best time to go to Falkland Islands (Stanley) is January, February, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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1.5
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1
Mar
0.5
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May
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Jun
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Jul
0.5
Aug
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Sep
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

13
Jan
13
Feb
12
Mar
9
Apr
7
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
7
Sep
9
Oct
11
Nov
12
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
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6
Feb
5
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

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Falkland Islands weather overview

The Falkland Islands, which lie around 400 miles off the coast of South America, are largely low-lying. Cool currents from Antarctica keep the climate here temperate, and quite wet. Conditions are similar to those of the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland but winters are longer and colder, with frequent gales and snow storms.

Rainfall is high throughout the year and temperatures are cool to moderate, with sea breezes providing a chilly bite even on sunny days. Expect very changeable weather even in the summer months.

What to pack for Falkland Islands weather

Pack light to warm clothes for the summer months (November to March); take much warmer clothes in the winter and be prepared for rain at any time.

Which is the warmest month in the Falkland Islands?

The warmest time of year in Stanley, Falkland Islands is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 13°C.

Which month has the most rain in the Falkland Islands?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Stanley, Falkland Islands with 72mm on average. There are normally 12 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Falkland Islands?

The sunniest time of year in Stanley, Falkland Islands is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 42% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in the Falkland Islands?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Stanley, Falkland Islands in February when the water temperature reaches 10°C.

What is the time difference between the Falkland Islands and the UK?

The time difference between the Falkland Islands and the UK is GMT-3 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the Falkland Islands?

The main language spoken in the Falkland Islands is English.

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What is the currency in the Falkland Islands?

The currency in the Falkland Islands is the Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).

Which plugs are used in the Falkland Islands?

Falkland Islands uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Falkland Islands?

They drive on the left side of the road in the Falkland Islands.

Compare Falkland Islands weather with the USA

Below the Falkland Islands weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Falkland Islands (Stanley) and the USA (Washington).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

Falkland Islands (Stanley)

USA (Washington)

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