The climate of Falkland Islands

The current climate in Falkland Islands features temperatures ranging from a high of 14°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Falkland Islands.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Falkland Islands gets 441 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 28 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Falkland Islands?

If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Falkland Islands. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.

Climate Table of Falkland Islands

The climate table of Falkland Islands shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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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.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Falkland Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Falkland Islands

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Yearly Temperature in Falkland Islands

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Falkland Islands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Falkland Islands

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Falkland Islands

Average Snowfall per Month in Falkland Islands

Total Yearly Snowfall in Falkland Islands

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Falkland Islands

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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was here in May Weather experience:Okay

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.

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was here in February Weather experience:Okay

It seems to be a summer month, but the weather was cooler.

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was here in July Weather experience:Bad

It was cloudy, it rained frequently and temperatures rarely reached the double digits. Be prepared for the cold if you come here this month!

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was here in June Weather experience:Okay

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.

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was here in September Weather experience:Good

Ideal for nature lovers who want less crowds and enjoy nature in its original form.

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was here in March Weather experience:Good

Although there were occasional strong gusts of wind, the weather was often clear and crisp. It rained occasionally, but that did not affect our vacation plans. In short, not bad for nature lovers.

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

This made our nature walks and encounters with local wildlife particularly enjoyable.

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was here in November Weather experience:Good

Although there were days with cold winds and rain, most days were bright and pleasantly sunny.

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was here in January Weather experience:Okay

Temperatures were around 10 degrees Celsius and the days were cool, but not too cold. Although there were some clear days, most were gray and cloudy. The only surprise were the regular showers.

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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.