South Georgia Weather Forecast
South Georgia weather: -15°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
South Georgia weather in September
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 5 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 39 mph.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 -15°F (-26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 2 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 1:20 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 24, 2026 at 1:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
