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Weather in August in South Georgia

Are you planning a trip a to South Georgia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in South Georgia in August?

August in South Georgia generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Grytviken. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Georgia in August, check out the map below. In many regions in South Georgia, August is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across South Georgia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 139 mm in Grytviken.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 74 hours of sunlight in Grytviken. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our South Georgia climate page.

Where to go in South Georgia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the South Georgia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Georgia, check out our South Georgia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in South Georgia?

Grytviken

In August Grytviken generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grytviken
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
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<<   July July
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-1°C 
-6°C 
22 hours 
136 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-5°C 
74 hours 
139 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-5°C 
123 hours 
134 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Grytviken

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Is August the best time to visit South Georgia?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to South Georgia with often poor weather in Grytviken.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Grytviken.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South Georgia.

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