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Best time to visit the South Georgia & South Sandwich
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When is the best time to visit South Georgia & South Sandwich?
The best time to visit South Georgia & South Sandwich (Grytviken) is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.
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- Jan
7 - Feb
8 - Mar7
- Apr4
- May
2 - Jun1
- Jul0
- Aug1
- Sep2
- Oct4
- Nov5
- Dec6
Which is the warmest month in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?
The warmest time of year in Grytviken, South Georgia & South Sandwich is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 8°C.
Which month has the most rain in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?
In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Grytviken, South Georgia & South Sandwich with 178mm on average. There are normally 18 days in May with some rain.
When is it sunniest in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?
The sunniest time of year in Grytviken, South Georgia & South Sandwich is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 18% of daylight hours; that's 3 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Grytviken, South Georgia & South Sandwich in March when the water temperature reaches 4°C.
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The weather guide for South Georgia & South Sandwich, represented by Grytviken, (Grytviken) 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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