When to go · Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands, month by month
The best months for Falkland Islands: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatWarmest month, chicks in the colonies; peak cruise and lodge season.Whole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain daysWhole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 5 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatLarge chicks, long days; the best overall month.Whole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days · Goose Green: 14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain daysWhole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain days · Goose Green: 57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatPenguins moulting and fledging; fewer cruise ships.Whole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain daysWhole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedColonies thin out; lodges start closing late in the month.Whole archipelago: fine · Stanley: 10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 14 rain days · Goose Green: 10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain daysWhole archipelago: fine · Stanley: 50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 14 rain days · Goose Green: 50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
- MayAvoidMost wildlife lodges closed; short days.Whole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days · Goose Green: 8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain daysWhole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days · Goose Green: 46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidMidwinter; Liberation Day on 14 June.Whole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 5 °C (41 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 13 rain daysWhole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 41 °F (5 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidCold and dark; only Stanley is open.Whole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain daysWhole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidWinter; flights weather-affected.Whole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days · Goose Green: 6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain daysWhole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days · Goose Green: 43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberMixedElephant seals begin breeding; few lodges open.Whole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 8 °C (46 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 11 rain days · Goose Green: 8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain daysWhole archipelago: cool · Stanley: 46 °F (8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 11 rain days · Goose Green: 46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedPenguins return and lay eggs; lodges reopen; windy.Whole archipelago: fine · Stanley: 11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain days · Goose Green: 10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 12 rain daysWhole archipelago: fine · Stanley: 52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain days · Goose Green: 50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatNesting season, orcas around Sea Lion Island (check); cruise season starts.Whole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain days · Goose Green: 12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 12 rain daysWhole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain days · Goose Green: 54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatHatching; Christmas and the Stanley races (Boxing Day).Whole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain daysWhole archipelago: best weather · Stanley: 57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days · Goose Green: 55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 4 festivals or holidays
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Falkland Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 5
Feb: 2
January: Warmest month, chicks in the colonies; peak cruise and lodge season.
February: Large chicks, long days; the best overall month.
Falkland Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
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