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South Georgia must be a bucket list destination for all nature lovers. During a trip to South Georgia you see valleys full of king penguins, in numbers that exceed any imagination.
South Georgia Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in South Georgia over the year. What is the best time to visit South Georgia?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in South Georgia over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
South Georgia in January
In January the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in February
In February the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in South Georgia.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in March
In March the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in April
In April the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in May
In May the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in June
In June the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in July
In July the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in South Georgia. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in August
In August the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in September
In September the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in October
In October the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in November
In November the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
South Georgia in December
In December the weather in South Georgia is generally less favorable. In Grytviken you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South Georgia in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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