South Georgia Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of South Georgia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in South Georgia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | -8° | -12° | 318 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | -7° | -12° | 354 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | -8° | -12° | 351 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | -9° | -14° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | -13° | -17° | 381 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | -14° | -19° | 325 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | -14° | -19° | 376 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | -16° | -21° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | -12° | -18° | 208 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | -10° | -15° | 298 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | -11° | -15° | 284 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | -10° | -14° | 261 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Polar. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Georgia
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη South Georgia
Go in Ιανουάριος, Σεπτέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Georgia
Today is cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -17°C is 6.2°C below the -10°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 13 mm is forecast, which is enough έως soak trails and slow traffic.
Ορατότητα is down έως 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ριπές έως 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -21°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots με grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 52 km/h.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
South Georgia is an island in Ανταρκτική. South Georgia is known for king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι -21°C (-5°F) in South Georgia με Ομίχλη. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -25°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -21°C έως -17°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - Κακές — εξετάστε άλλη ημέρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο South Georgia is Ιανουάριος, Σεπτέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι polar. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Φεβρουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near -7°C, while Αύγουστος is the coldest με lows near -21°C.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is cooler than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -17°C is 6.2°C below the -10°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Ορατότητα is down έως 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ριπές έως 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -21°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Georgia
| Τύπος | Island |
|---|---|
| Ήπειρος | Ανταρκτική |
| Ήπειρος | Ανταρκτική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 54°25′46.6″S 36°35′16.4″W (-54.4296, -36.5879) |
| Known for | king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave |
| Main season | Νοέμβριος έως Μάρτιος |
| Τοπική ώρα | 8:10 PM (UTC-02:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος, Σεπτέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Georgia?
South Georgia is an island in Ανταρκτική. Its coordinates are -54.4296, -36.5879. It lies in Ανταρκτική.
What is the weather like in South Georgia τώρα?
It is currently -21°C (-5°F) με Ομίχλη. Υγρασία is 90% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit South Georgia?
Ιανουάριος, Σεπτέμβριος and Δεκέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in South Georgia, which has a polar climate. Μάι, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Georgia in?
South Georgia observes Atlantic/South_Georgia (UTC-02:00). The local time is 8:10 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Ανταρκτική) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Οκτώβριος 25, 2026 at 8:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
