When to go · Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands in May
Avoid month. Most wildlife lodges closed; short days.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Crowds
- Low
- Falkland Islands
- Prices
- Low
- Falkland Islands
Verdict
Most wildlife lodges closed; short days.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- 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.
- Stanley7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days
- Goose Green8 °C (46 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 14 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 14 rain days
- North Arm7 °C (45 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 13 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 13 rain days
- Port Howard10 °C (50 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Falkland Islands
- Low
- Prices · Falkland Islands
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Falkland Islands, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 5
May: Most wildlife lodges closed; short days.
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.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket