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.

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 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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Time difference	UK -2 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	Pound Sterling
Electricity	G plug (230V)
Driving side	Left

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Which month has the most rain in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Grytviken, South Georgia & South Sandwich with 0mm on average. There are normally no days in January 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 0% of daylight hours; that's 0 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 January when the water temperature reaches 0°C.

What is the time difference between the South Georgia & South Sandwich and the UK?

The time difference between the South Georgia & South Sandwich and the UK is UK time-2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

The main language spoken in the South Georgia & South Sandwich is English.

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What is the currency in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

The currency in the South Georgia & South Sandwich is the Pound Sterling (GBP).

Which plugs are used in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

South Georgia & South Sandwich uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.

Which side of the road do they drive on in the South Georgia & South Sandwich?

They drive on the left side of the road in the South Georgia & South Sandwich.

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