Climate Insights for Douglas

Falkland Islands

Hottest
January
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
December
62 mm rain2.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Douglas is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 540 mm of precipitation falls per year. Douglas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Douglas is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between May and October.The climate in Douglas is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 21.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Douglas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Douglas is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between May and October.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°FebMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 8°MarMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 7°AprMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°JunMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°JulMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 1°AugMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°SepMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 2°OctMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°NovMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 51°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 45°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 40°FAverage: 37°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FOctMax: 48°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 44°F
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Min

Douglas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 14°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Douglas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 57°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 51°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 52mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Douglas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 540 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 33 mm. That's 29 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and October, totalling around 23cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Douglas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.3 in. That's 1.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between May and October, totalling around 9in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 24km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 21km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 24km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Douglas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 21km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Douglas is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Douglas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Douglas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C46 °F
14 °C57 °F
24 km/h15 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
13 °C56 °F
24 km/h15 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
12 °C53 °F
24 km/h15 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
9 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
22 km/h14 mph
45 mm1.8 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
5 °C41 °F
21 km/h13 mph
33 mm1.3 in
5 cm2 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
4 °C40 °F
21 km/h13 mph
35 mm1.4 in
5 cm2 in
Aug
1 °C35 °F
5 °C41 °F
22 km/h14 mph
35 mm1.4 in
5 cm2 in
Sep
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
24 km/h15 mph
34 mm1.3 in
4 cm1 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
9 °C48 °F
24 km/h15 mph
46 mm1.8 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
11 °C52 °F
24 km/h15 mph
52 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
24 km/h15 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in