South Georgia Weather Forecast
South Georgia weather: 8°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
South Georgia is an island in Antarctica. South Georgia is known for king penguin colonies and Shackleton's grave.
Right now it is 8°F (-13°C) in South Georgia with fog. It feels like -0°F. Today runs from 2°F to 11°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.3/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit South Georgia is January, September and December. The climate is polar. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 19°F, while August is the coldest with lows near -6°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 11°F is in line with the 13°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 56 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 2°F 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.
Active alerts for South Georgia
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Weather in South Georgia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:28 AM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for South Georgia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 11° / 2° | 100% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 6° / -2° | 100% · 1,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌨️ Snow | 8° / -4° | 73% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌨️ Snow | 13° / 8° | 81% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 26° / 10° | 21% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Snow | 19° / 3° | 79% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 10° / 2° | 65% · 1,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Snow | 7° / 1° | 74% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Light snow | 6° / 0° | 70% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 19° / 0° | 78% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Light snow | 20° / 9° | 80% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 20° / 4° | 59% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 11° / 3° | 57% · 1,4 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 22° / 6° | 57% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 22° / 6° | 58% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 67% | -- | — |
Climate in South Georgia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 10° | 12,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 19° | 10° | 13,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 19° | 10° | 13,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 15° | 8° | 9,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 9° | 1° | 15,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 6° | -2° | 12,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| July | 7° | -2° | 14,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 3° | -6° | 12,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 10° | 1° | 8,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 13° | 4° | 11,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 6° | 11,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 14° | 7° | 10,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in South Georgia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit South Georgia
Go in January, September and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 right now?
It is currently 8°F (-13°C) with fog. Humidity is 96% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Georgia?
January, September and December offer the most comfortable conditions in South Georgia, which has a polar climate. May, June and July 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 11:28 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (antarctica) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 26, 2026 at 11:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
