Best time to visit Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands has no ideal window. No month clears the bar for comfortable travel outright, but Sep–May comes closest — rated fair rather than too hot, too cold or too wet.

Cold, windy shoulders

Best window
Nov–Mar
Driest month
October · 37% rainy days
Warmest month
January · 12.9°C / 55°F
Coolest month
July · 4.3°C / 40°F
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Month by month

Monthly climate normals for Falkland Islands, 1991–2020
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRainy daysVerdict
January12.95546%Fair
February12.65548%Fair
March11.45349%Fair
April9.04851%Fair
May6.64449%Fair
June4.84152%Too cold
July4.34046%Too cold
August4.94145%Too cold
September5.94341%Fair
October7.74637%Fair
November9.85043%Fair
December11.55349%Fair

Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.

What the numbers say

October is the driest month, with rain on 37% of days and daytime highs near 7.7°C (46°F). June is the wettest, at 52%. The warmest month is January at 12.9°C (55°F); the coolest is July at 4.3°C (40°F). The record rules out too cold in Jun–Aug.

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