Falkland Islands in February

Large chicks, long days; the best overall month.

No other month rates higher than February for Falkland Islands in this guide.

• Whole archipelago · Stanley, East and West Falkland, outer islandsbest weather

  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.

• Stanley15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain days
• Goose Green14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 11 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 11 rain days
• North Arm13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain days
• Port Howard5 °C (41 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Sheep shearing in camp check

  Roughly Dec to Feb · Stanley

  Farm hosts are busy; ask before you visit.

• Cruise ship season

  Oct to Mar · Stanley

  Ship days fill the museum, cafés and taxis; go early or late.

Crowds · Falkland Islands

High

Prices · Falkland Islands

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Whole archipelago

  Best weather of the year (Stanley, East and West Falkland, outer islands)

• Stanley

  Warmest month range; peak cruise-ship calls.

• Goose Green

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• North Arm

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Port Howard

  Best months: Nov–Mar