Weather in May in South Georgia
Planning a getaway to South Georgia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in South Georgia in May?
May 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 -4°C in Grytviken. May is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
May is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 138 mm in Grytviken.Average sunshine
The city Grytviken usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in South Georgia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Georgia's yearly weather, check out our South Georgia climate page.
Where to go in South Georgia in May
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What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in South Georgia?
Grytviken
In May Grytviken generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit South Georgia?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit South Georgia due to the typically poor weather in Grytviken.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Grytviken.
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