When is the best time to go to Stanley

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Stanley, Falkland Islands (Malvinas). These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Stanley weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Stanley are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Stanley January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 72mm 6.5hrs 17.5hrs

The climate in Stanley during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Stanley and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Stanley with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in January »

February

Stanley February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 51mm 6.3hrs 15.6hrs

February in Stanley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Stanley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Stanley and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Stanley with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in February »

March

Stanley March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 53mm 5.2hrs 13.7hrs

The weather in March in Stanley is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Stanley, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Stanley and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Stanley with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in March »

April

Stanley April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 53mm 4hrs 11.7hrs

Stanley's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Stanley and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Stanley with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in April »

May

Stanley May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 55mm 3hrs 10.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Stanley and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Stanley and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Stanley with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in May »

June

Stanley June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 49mm 2.6hrs 17.5hrs

Stanley's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Stanley and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Stanley with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in June »

July

Stanley July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 46mm 3.2hrs 15.6hrs

July in Stanley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Stanley and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Stanley with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in July »

August

Stanley August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 43mm 3.9hrs 13.7hrs

The weather in August in Stanley is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Stanley and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Stanley with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in August »

September

Stanley September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 37mm 5.3hrs 11.7hrs

Stanley's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Stanley and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Stanley with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in September »

October

Stanley October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 38mm 6.1hrs 10.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Stanley and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Stanley and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Stanley with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in October »

November

Stanley November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 43mm 6.6hrs 17.5hrs

November in Stanley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Stanley, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Stanley and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Stanley with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in November »

December

Stanley December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 64mm 6.6hrs 15.6hrs

December in Stanley is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stanley for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Stanley and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Stanley with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Stanley weather in December »

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Stanley weather stats

Stanley weather statistics
Hottest month: February 13.1°C 55.6°F
Driest month: September 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: September 5.3hrs
Coldest month: July 4.4°C 39.9°F
Wettest month: January 72mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: February 9.2°C 48.6°F
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