Best time to visit the South Georgia & South Sandwich

Q: When is the best time to visit the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

The best time to visit the 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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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Max Day Temperature (°F)

45
Jan
46
Feb
45
Mar
39
Apr
36
May
34
Jun
32
Jul
34
Aug
36
Sep
39
Oct
41
Nov
43
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

3
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2
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
3
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3
Dec

Which is the hottest month in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

The hottest time of year in Grytviken, South Georgia & South Sandwich is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 46°F.

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 7.0 inches 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 39°F.

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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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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands - quick facts
Time difference	UK -2 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Pound Sterling
Electricity	G plug (230V)
Driving side	Left
Why visit?	Nature
Tourist info	Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands