South Georgia Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of South Georgia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in South Georgia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -8° | -12° | 318 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | -7° | -12° | 354 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -8° | -12° | 351 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -9° | -14° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maí | -13° | -17° | 381 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júní | -14° | -19° | 325 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -14° | -19° | 376 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -16° | -21° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -12° | -18° | 208 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| október | -10° | -15° | 298 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | -11° | -15° | 284 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | -10° | -14° | 261 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Polar. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Georgia
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Best time til visit South Georgia
Go in janúar, september and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: maí, júní and júlí - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Georgia
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of -12°C is in line með 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 til soak trails and slow traffic.
Skyggni is down til 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 90 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með 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 90 km/h.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.1 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid maí, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
South Georgia is an island in Suðurskautslandið. South Georgia is known for king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Núna er hitinn -13°C (8°F) in South Georgia með Þoka. Hitinn finnst vera -18°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -17°C til -12°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.3/10 - slæmt — íhugaðu annan dag.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja South Georgia is janúar, september and desember. Loftslagið er polar. maí, júní and júlí tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near -7°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near -21°C.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of -12°C is in line með the -10°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Skyggni is down til 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindhviður til 90 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -17°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
| Tegund | Island |
|---|---|
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Heimsálfa | Suðurskautslandið |
| Hnit | 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 | nóvember til mars |
| Staðartími | 3:43 AM (UTC-02:00) |
| Best months | janúar, september and desember |
| Loftslag | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Georgia?
South Georgia is an island in Suðurskautslandið. Its coordinates are -54.4296, -36.5879. It lies in Suðurskautslandið.
What is the weather like in South Georgia núna?
It is currently -13°C (8°F) með Þoka. Raki is 96% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time til visit South Georgia?
janúar, september and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in South Georgia, which has a polar climate. maí, júní and júlí 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 3:43 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Suðurskautslandið) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 26, 2026 at 3:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
