The weather in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 22°C in 2023, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 4°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 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.
Daily weather in May for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 4°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 8°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 118 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 24 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 12 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around -1°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Temperature in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Total precipitation in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Snowfall in May in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands per year
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.
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Average weather in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.