South Georgia Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of South Georgia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in South Georgia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -8° | -12° | 318 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | -7° | -12° | 354 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maart | -8° | -12° | 351 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -9° | -14° | 239 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mei | -13° | -17° | 381 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | -14° | -19° | 325 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juli | -14° | -19° | 376 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -16° | -21° | 327 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -12° | -18° | 208 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -10° | -15° | 298 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -11° | -15° | 284 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -10° | -14° | 261 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Georgia
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Beste reistijd South Georgia
Go in januari, september and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mei, juni and juli – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Georgia
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. 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 en soak trails and slow traffic.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met 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 terwijl gusts stay above 103 km/h.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas – waves are running at 2.8 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mei, juni and juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
South Georgia is an island in Antarctica. South Georgia is known for king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Op dit moment is het -14°C (6°F) in South Georgia met mist. Het voelt als -19°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -15°C en -13°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 2.3/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om South Georgia is januari, september and december. Het klimaat is polar. mei, juni and juli zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -7°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond -21°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of -13°C is 2.3°C below the -10°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 1 PM en 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 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 | Antarctica |
| Continent | Antarctica |
| Coördinaten | 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 | november en maart |
| Lokale tijd | 2:59 AM (UTC-02:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, september and december |
| Klimaat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Georgia?
South Georgia is an island in Antarctica. Its coordinates are -54.4296, -36.5879. It lies in Antarctica.
What is the weather like in South Georgia nu?
It is currently -14°C (6°F) met mist. Luchtvochtigheid is 97% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time en visit South Georgia?
januari, september and december offer the most comfortable conditions in South Georgia, which has a polar climate. mei, juni and juli 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 lokale tijd is 2:59 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (Antarctica) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 23, 2026 at 2:59 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
