Stanley in May

Cold, short days; many lodges closed.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatEarly summer: penguin chicks, long light.
• DecemberGreatLong days; cruise ships and Christmas travel fill rooms.
• JanuaryGreatSouthern summer: long days, penguin chicks and seabirds; book lodges early.
• FebruaryGreatWarmest month range; peak cruise-ship calls.

• StanleyHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 14 days
• Whole archipelago, Falkland Islands · 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.

Crowds · Falkland Islands overall

Low

Prices · Falkland Islands overall

Low

Falkland Islands overall: Most wildlife lodges closed; short days.

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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