When to go to South Georgia
Late October - November
At the beginning of the summer season, the snowfields are pristine and untouched by human visitors. Temperatures average around 3-4°C and colourful springtime flowers bloom across the island. Penguins and seabirds perform elaborate courtship rituals and seals carve out their territory. Most days will see some rainfall.
2°C Average max daytime temperature
-2°C Average min nighttime temperature
24 days per season rainfall
None humidity
December - January
Temperatures reach highs of 8°C and nearing the summer solstice, daylight hours are incredibly long. More than 3 million fur seals sprawl across the beaches, including playful newborn pups, and penguins chicks begin to hatch. There is some rainfall on most days.
5°C Average max daytime temperature
0°C Average min nighttime temperature
28 days per season rainfall
None humidity
February - March
Penguin chicks begin to fledge and whales are visible offshore. Temperatures peak at around 6°C and there is rainfall on most days, though less than earlier in the season.
5°C Average max daytime temperature
1°C Average min nighttime temperature
19 days per season rainfall
None humidity
April - September
This is off season- we do not operate expeditions as days are short and dark during the winter.
-1°C Average max daytime temperature
-3°C Average min nighttime temperature
17 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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