Grytviken Climate by Month
Grytviken maintains a fairly consistent very cold average temperature.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Grytviken temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a chilly 5°C in February to a very cold -1°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -6°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Grytviken experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1647 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Grytviken occurs in March, which receives around 155 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, November, Grytviken experiences high snow/rainfall, totaling approximately 122 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Grytviken, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.8 hours in November. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Grytviken.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Grytviken ranges from 3°C in January to 4°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March and April.
February has an average maximum temperature of 5°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 155 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 122 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 175 hours of sunshine.
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