Falkland Islands in March

Penguins moulting and fledging; fewer cruise ships.

No other month rates higher than March 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.

• Stanley13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 13 rain days
• Goose Green12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 12 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 12 rain days
• North Arm11 °C (52 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
• Port Howard6 °C (43 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 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.

• Good Friday

  Mar–Apr (varies)

  Closures.

• Penguin chicks fledge check

  Late Feb to March · Stanley

  Last good weeks; ships still call.

• Cruise ship season

  Oct to Mar · Stanley

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

Crowds · Falkland Islands

Medium

Prices · Falkland Islands

Medium

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

  Cooler; cruise season continues; fewer visitors late in the month.

• Goose Green

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• North Arm

  Best months: Nov–Mar

• Port Howard

  Best months: Nov–Mar