
Falkland Islands Climate
British Overseas Territories
When Is the Best Time To Visit Falkland Islands?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Falkland Islands depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Climate of Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands lie in the cool temperate climate zone, close to the peri-polar (subantarctic) zone. A large influence on the climatic conditions of the islands is the influence of cold air masses of Antarctic origin and ocean currents.
Temperatures are low, and diurnal differences are small. During the coolest period, temperatures reach about 2°C, while during the warmest period they reach 9°C - 15°C.
A feature of Falkland Islands' weather is the absence of frosts, with summers being cool and winters mild.
Precipitation amounts to about 600 mm and is evenly distributed throughout the year. They take the form of long-lasting drizzle or fine rain, and intense downpours are rare. Snowfall is also possible, but no snow cover is deposited.
A feature of the Falklands' climate is also the constant high humidity, which creates conditions for fog. There are also strong winds that cause storms.
Monday 15 SepUpdate 2025-09-14 00:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
84%Cloud cover
68%Wind speed
25.7 mphChance of rain
16%Tuesday 16 SepUpdate 2025-09-14 00:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
78%Cloud cover
57%Wind speed
17.6 mphChance of rain
16%Wednesday 17 SepUpdate 2025-09-14 00:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
74%Cloud cover
34%Wind speed
15 mphChance of rain
52%Thursday 18 SepUpdate 2025-09-14 00:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
75%Cloud cover
8%Wind speed
16.4 mphChance of rain
19%Friday 19 SepUpdate 2025-09-14 00:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
82%Cloud cover
46%Wind speed
17.9 mphChance of rain
32%Climate and Average Weather in Falkland Islands
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.