South Georgia Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of South Georgia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in South Georgia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -8° | -12° | 318 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -7° | -12° | 354 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -8° | -12° | 351 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | -9° | -14° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| may | -13° | -17° | 381 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junio | -14° | -19° | 325 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| julio | -14° | -19° | 376 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -16° | -21° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -12° | -18° | 208 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -10° | -15° | 298 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -11° | -15° | 284 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -10° | -14° | 261 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Georgia
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Mejor época para visitar South Georgia
Go in enero, septiembre and diciembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: may, junio and julio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Georgia
Today is cooler than average for octubre. 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 a soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibilidad is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con 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 mientras gusts stay above 52 km/h.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas – waves are running at 1.6 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid may, junio and julio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
South Georgia is an island in Antártida. South Georgia is known for king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Ahora mismo hay -21°C (-5°F) in South Georgia con niebla. La sensación térmica es de -25°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -21°C a -17°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 2.5/10 – malo — considera otro día.
La mejor época para visitar South Georgia is enero, septiembre and diciembre. El clima es polar. may, junio and julio suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -7°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -21°C.
En términos sencillos. Today is cooler than average for octubre. The forecast high of -17°C is 6.2°C below the -10°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilidad is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Georgia?
South Georgia is an island in Antártida. Its coordinates are -54.4296, -36.5879. It lies in Antártida.
What is the weather like in South Georgia ahora mismo?
It is currently -21°C (-5°F) con niebla. Humedad is 90% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time a visit South Georgia?
enero, septiembre and diciembre offer the most comfortable conditions in South Georgia, which has a polar climate. may, junio and julio 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 hora local is 11:33 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antártida) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 25, 2026 at 11:33 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
