Climate of South Georgia — Month by Month
Country-wide average for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Part of Antarctica, Antarctica.
Located in Antarctica, Antarctica, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has a polar or high-altitude climate. Country-wide average temperatures range from -2°C / 28.4°F in July to 2°C / 35.6°F in January, with annual rainfall totalling around 1190 mm / 46.9 in — driest in February (90 mm / 3.5 in), wettest in January (100 mm / 3.9 in). These are national averages; regional variation can be substantial, especially in geographically diverse countries. For city-level detail see the cities section below, and for state or province breakdowns follow the subdivisions link if available.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35.6°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| February | 2°C35.6°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| March | 1.5°C34.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| April | 0°C32°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| May | -1°C30.2°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| June | -1.5°C29.3°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| July | -2°C28.4°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| August | -1.5°C29.3°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| September | -0.5°C31.1°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| October | 0.5°C32.9°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| November | 1°C33.8°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
| December | 1.5°C34.7°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 2°C / 35.6°F, and the driest is February at 90 mm / 3.5 in — likely your best travel window.
What is the climate of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has country-wide monthly average temperatures ranging from -2°C / 28.4°F in July to 2°C / 35.6°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 1190 mm / 46.9 in, with the wettest month being January (100 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest February (90 mm / 3.5 in). Regional variation within South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands can be significant — see subdivision or city pages for detail.
What is the hottest month in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
The hottest month in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is January, with a country-wide average temperature of 2°C / 35.6°F.
What is the coldest month in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
The coldest month in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is July, with a country-wide average temperature of -2°C / 28.4°F.
When does it rain most in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
The wettest month in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is January, averaging about 100 mm / 3.9 in of rain. The driest is February with about 90 mm / 3.5 in.