When to go · Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands in August

Avoid month. Winter; flights weather-affected.

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Falkland Islands

Winter; flights weather-affected.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Whole archipelago · Stanley, East and West Falkland, outer islandscool
Cool, dry and very windy; summer days 12–18 °C (54–64 °F) with long daylight, winter near freezing with short days. Rain is light but frequent; sun and wind can change in minutes.Cool, dry and very windy; summer days 54–64 °F (12–18 °C) with long daylight, winter near freezing with short days. Rain is light but frequent; sun and wind can change in minutes.
Stanley6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 12 rain days
Goose Green6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
North Arm6 °C (43 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 12 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 12 rain days
Port Howard13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Falkland Islands, side by side.

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Second month

August: Winter; flights weather-affected.

January: Warmest month, chicks in the colonies; peak cruise and lodge season.

Falkland Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.