South Georgia weather in January

Are you planning a trip to South Georgia in January 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 January?

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

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around 0°C in Grytviken. In many regions in South Georgia, January 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.

January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 137 mm in Grytviken. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected in Grytviken. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in South Georgia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Georgia climate page.

Where to go in South Georgia in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in South Georgia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in South Georgia

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

Average weather in Grytviken

In January Grytviken generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. 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 rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
3°C 
-1°C 
169 hours 
125 mm 
17 days 
poor 
4°C 
0°C 
154 hours 
137 mm 
17 days 
poor 
5°C 
1°C 
160 hours 
145 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Grytviken

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Is January the best time to visit South Georgia?

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Grytviken.

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