Cool
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in May
Weather score9Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 178mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
2°C
Rain
178mm
Sun
1.2h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
9
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 178mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May2°C average high
May is on the cooler side of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May178mm average rain
May is one of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May1.2 hours average sun
May is below South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May2°C average sea
May is close to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May9 weather score
May is close to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.