Climate of Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Georgia
Point-value climate at Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Population approximately 99.
Located in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Grytviken has a polar or high-altitude climate. Population approximately 99. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in July to 4.8°C / 40.6°F in February, with rainfall varying from 95 mm / 3.7 in (December) to 154 mm / 6.1 in (May) — about 1551 mm / 61.1 in across the year. Grytviken is the capital of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Grytviken's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4°C39.9°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| February | 4.8°C40.6°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| March | 3.8°C38.8°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| April | 1.5°C34.7°F | 153 mm6″ | Snowy |
| May | -0.9°C30.4°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Snowy |
| June | -2°C28.4°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Snowy |
| July | -2.6°C27.3°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Snowy |
| August | -1.9°C28.6°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Snowy |
| September | -0.7°C30.7°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Snowy |
| October | 1°C33.8°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| November | 2.3°C36.1°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| December | 3.3°C37.9°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Grytviken?
Grytviken does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Grytviken's warmest month is February at an average of 4.8°C / 40.6°F, and its driest month is December with about 95 mm / 3.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Grytviken?
Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in July to 4.8°C / 40.6°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1551 mm / 61.1 in, with the wettest month being May (154 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest December (95 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Grytviken in February?
The average temperature in Grytviken in February is 4.8°C / 40.6°F, with rainfall of about 139 mm / 5.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Grytviken?
The driest month in Grytviken is December, with about 95 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3.3°C / 37.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Grytviken?
The wettest month in Grytviken is May, with approximately 154 mm / 6.1 in of average monthly rainfall.