South Georgia Weather Forecast
South Georgia weather: -2°F, snow. 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 -2°F (-19°C) in South Georgia with snow. It feels like -11°F. Today runs from -10°F to 0°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.2/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit South Georgia is January, February 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 -5°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 0°F is 4°F below the 4°F typical for this month. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 52 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -10°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in South Georgia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:33 PM, Aug 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 0° / -10° | 100% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌨️ Light snow | -9° / -13° | 94% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌨️ Light snow | -10° / -16° | 33% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | -6° / -17° | 2% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | -5° / -14° | 20% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 8° / -6° | 82% · 1,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 11° / 5° | 57% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 14° / -1° | 54% · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow | -3° / -12° | 53% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | -5° / -10° | 53% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 5° / -9° | 55% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 14° / 5° | 49% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 15° / 9° | 43% · 2,3 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 14° / -4° | 57% · 2,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 1° / -8° | 69% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 71% | -- | — |
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 | 4° | -5° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 10° | 2° | 11,6 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, February 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 -2°F (-19°C) with snow. Humidity is 93% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Georgia?
January, February 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 1:33 PM.
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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 August 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
