Weather & climate · Stanley
Best Time to Visit Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
January to December
The best time to visit the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) is January to December, when daytime highs in Stanley are around 4–13°C. January is the warmest month (13°C by day), July the coldest (2°C at night), and April the wettest with about 68 mm of rain.
13°C
Warmest: January
2°C
Coldest nights: July
652 mm
Rain per year
68 mm
Wettest: April
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) weather by month
- Jan13°C8°C59 mm
- Feb13°C8°C55 mm
- Mar11°C7°C65 mm
- Apr9°C5°C68 mm
- May7°C4°C58 mm
- Jun5°C3°C52 mm
- Jul4°C2°C55 mm
- Aug5°C2°C52 mm
- Sep6°C2°C46 mm
- Oct8°C3°C42 mm
- Nov10°C5°C46 mm
- Dec12°C7°C54 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 8°C | 59 mm | 78% | 76% | Best time |
| February | 13°C | 8°C | 55 mm | 80% | 76% | Best time |
| March | 11°C | 7°C | 65 mm | 83% | 75% | Best time |
| April | 9°C | 5°C | 68 mm | 86% | 80% | Best time |
| May | 7°C | 4°C | 58 mm | 88% | 81% | Best time |
| June | 5°C | 3°C | 52 mm | 89% | 84% | Best time |
| July | 4°C | 2°C | 55 mm | 88% | 85% | Best time |
| August | 5°C | 2°C | 52 mm | 88% | 83% | Best time |
| September | 6°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 87% | 81% | Best time |
| October | 8°C | 3°C | 42 mm | 84% | 78% | Best time |
| November | 10°C | 5°C | 46 mm | 81% | 75% | Best time |
| December | 12°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 78% | 75% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Stanley (-51.7, -57.85). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?
January to December. The best time to visit the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) is January to December, when daytime highs in Stanley are around 4–13°C. January is the warmest month (13°C by day), July the coldest (2°C at night), and April the wettest with about 68 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?
January, with average highs of 13°C in Stanley.
What is the coldest month in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?
July, when nights drop to about 2°C and days reach 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?
April with about 68 mm; October is the driest (42 mm).
When should I avoid visiting the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?
April is the least comfortable month on average: 9°C by day and 68 mm of rain.