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Grytviken weather in January (South Georgia)

Is January a good time to explore Grytviken weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Grytviken tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 0°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Grytviken in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Grytviken climate page with graphs.

 

Grytviken, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Georgia in January

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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