South Georgia Climat and Average Météo
Climat of South Georgia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in South Georgia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -8° | -12° | 318 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| février | -7° | -12° | 354 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -8° | -12° | 351 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avril | -9° | -14° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | -13° | -17° | 381 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juin | -14° | -19° | 325 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juillet | -14° | -19° | 376 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| août | -16° | -21° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septembre | -12° | -18° | 208 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octobre | -10° | -15° | 298 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -11° | -15° | 284 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -10° | -14° | 261 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Georgia
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Meilleur moment pour visiter South Georgia
Go in janvier, septembre and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mai, juin and juillet – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Georgia
Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of -13°C is 2.3°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 15 mm is forecast, which is enough à soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibilité is down à 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 103 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -15°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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 7 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 tandis que gusts stay above 103 km/h.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas – waves are running at 2.3 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mai, juin and juillet – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
South Georgia is an island in Antarctique. South Georgia is known for king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Actuellement, il fait -14°C (6°F) in South Georgia avec brouillard. La température ressentie est de -19°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -15°C à -13°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 2.3/10 – médiocre — envisagez un autre jour.
La meilleure période pour visiter South Georgia is janvier, septembre and décembre. Le climat est polar. mai, juin and juillet sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. février est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de -7°C, tandis que août est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -21°C.
En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of -13°C is 2.3°C below the -10°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 1 PM à 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilité is down à 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 103 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -15°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
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| Continent | Antarctique |
| Continent | Antarctique |
| Coordonnées | 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 | novembre à mars |
| Heure locale | 8:11 PM (UTC-02:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | janvier, septembre and décembre |
| Climat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Georgia?
South Georgia is an island in Antarctique. Its coordinates are -54.4296, -36.5879. It lies in Antarctique.
What is the weather like in South Georgia maintenant?
It is currently -14°C (6°F) avec brouillard. Humidité is 97% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time à visit South Georgia?
janvier, septembre and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in South Georgia, which has a polar climate. mai, juin and juillet 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 heure locale is 8:11 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarctique) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 8:11 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
