What’s the climate like in Falkland Islands?
The current climate of Falkland Islands features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 14°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Falkland Islands in recent years was 28°C in February 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in June 2023.
On average, Falkland Islands gets 441 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 28 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Falkland Islands?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Falkland Islands. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Falkland Islands
The climate table of Falkland Islands shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 42 | 37 | 49 | 45 | 38 | 46 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 33 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 3,1 | 6,6 | 6,6 | 5,3 | 4,5 | 0,8 | 0,1 | 0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 14°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in June and July
- Precipitation*: 441 mm per year, averaging 37 mm per month
- Snowfall: 28 cm per year
- Driest months: 20 mm in November, 29 mm in October and 31 mm in September
- Wettest months: 49 mm in March, 46 mm in June and 45 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Falkland Islands
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Falkland Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Falkland Islands
This graph shows how much precipitation Falkland Islands gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Falkland Islands
This graph shows how much snow Falkland Islands gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Falkland Islands
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Falkland Islands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Falkland Islands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Falkland Islands. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Falkland Islands
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Falkland Islands over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Falkland Islands
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Falkland Islands over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Falkland Islands
The weather in Falkland Islands is rated an average of 3,4 out of 5 stars by 10 visitors. Have you been to Falkland Islands? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Temperatures will be low, around 2-4 degrees Celsius, with possible snowfall. Winds can be quite strong. Fascinating for lovers of outdoor activities and nature.— This text is automatically translated to English
It seems to be a summer month, but the weather was cooler.— This text is automatically translated to English
It was cloudy, it rained regularly and temperatures rarely reached double digits. Be prepared for the cold if you come here this month!— This text is automatically translated to English
The temperature was surprisingly mild, around 5°C, but the constant wind and occasional showers made it unpredictable. Not ideal for outdoor activities, but interesting for nature lovers.— This text is automatically translated to English
Ideal for nature lovers who want less crowds and enjoy nature in its original form.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although there were occasional strong gusts of wind, the weather was often clear and crisp. It rained occasionally, but that did not affect our holiday plans. In short, not bad for nature lovers.— This text is automatically translated to English
April in the Falkland Islands pleasantly surprised me! The weather was mild with temperatures around 9 degrees, which was pleasant if you wore the right clothes. Although it rained regularly, the sun was regularly visible. Good balance.— This text is automatically translated to English
This made our nature walks and encounters with local wildlife particularly enjoyable.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although there were days with cold winds and rain, most days were bright and pleasantly sunny.— This text is automatically translated to English
Temperatures were around 10 degrees Celsius and the days were cool but not too cold. Although there were some clear days, most were grey and cloudy. The only surprise were the regular showers.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Falkland Islands by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Falkland Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
