Grytviken weather in January (South Georgia)

What can you expect from the weather in Grytviken during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Grytviken typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 0°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Grytviken in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Grytviken in January?

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 in January.

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

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