Climate and Weather of Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a quiet, remote and pristine archipelago of some 778 islands located off the coast of Argentina.The best travel time for the Falkland Islands is between October and March, with the months December and January offering the best opportunities in terms of wildlife spotting. This period is the breeding season for most species. The Falkland Islands have a cool maritime climate with steady rainfall throughout the year. Only in the months of December and January the rainfall is slightly higher.
Snowfall does occur on the Falkland Islands, but it is very sporadic.The average annual temperature is 5.5°C. Due to the almost always present wind, the weather is very changeable in every period of the year. The western islands get more sun than the eastern half of the archipelago.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Falkland Islands (Malvinas)?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.