Temperatures in May
It's cold in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 0°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands with cold temperatures, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights close to -1°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 4°C, with nights close to -2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands will be around 4°C, with nights close to -3°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 24 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance this month is 65% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
8°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
118 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
24 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
12 days | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in May
With 22°C, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -10°C to a high of 4°C.
Daily Temperature in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 20 days of rain in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Daily Snowfall in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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Average Weather in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands by Month
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