South Georgia weather in January
What is the weather like in South Georgia in January?
The weather conditions in South Georgia in January are generally poor. It is a summer month.
You can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures of around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Grytviken. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year in South Georgia.
January is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 91mm (3.6 inches) in Grytviken.
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 154 hours of sunshine in Grytviken during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around South Georgia.
Where to go in South Georgia in January
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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 7°C (44°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to go to South Georgia?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit South Georgia, but the weather is often poor in Grytviken.
On average the best time to visit South Georgia is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally poor weather in Grytviken.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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