Climate Insights for Stanley

Falkland Islands

Hottest
February
12°C peak54°F peak
Coldest
July
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
62 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Stanley is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 625 mm of precipitation falls per year. Stanley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stanley 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between May and October.The climate in Stanley is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 24.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Stanley receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stanley 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Light snow can occur between May and October.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 9°FebMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 9°MarMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°AprMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°MayMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°JunMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°JulMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°AugMax: 5°Average: 4°Min: 3°SepMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°OctMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 5°NovMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 6°DecMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FFebMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FJulMax: 41°FAverage: 39°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 51°FAverage: 48°FMin: 46°F
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Stanley has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Stanley has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 51°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 3inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0in
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Stanley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 625 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. May and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 39 mm. That's 24 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 26cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Stanley is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. May and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1.5 in. That's 0.9 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 10in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 30km/hMarWind Speed: 30km/hAprWind Speed: 31km/hMayWind Speed: 30km/hJunWind Speed: 28km/hJulWind Speed: 29km/hAugWind Speed: 29km/hSepWind Speed: 30km/hOctWind Speed: 30km/hNovWind Speed: 29km/hDecWind Speed: 29km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 19mphAprWind Speed: 19mphMayWind Speed: 19mphJunWind Speed: 18mphJulWind Speed: 18mphAugWind Speed: 18mphSepWind Speed: 19mphOctWind Speed: 19mphNovWind Speed: 18mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Stanley is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 28km/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.Stanley is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 18mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 18mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stanley 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 Stanley 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
9 °C48 °F
12 °C54 °F
29 km/h18 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
12 °C54 °F
30 km/h18 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
11 °C52 °F
30 km/h19 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
9 °C49 °F
31 km/h19 mph
59 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
30 km/h19 mph
60 mm2.4 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
4 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
28 km/h18 mph
47 mm1.8 in
7 cm3 in
Jul
3 °C38 °F
5 °C41 °F
29 km/h18 mph
46 mm1.8 in
4 cm1 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
5 °C42 °F
29 km/h18 mph
42 mm1.7 in
6 cm2 in
Sep
4 °C39 °F
6 °C43 °F
30 km/h19 mph
39 mm1.5 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
8 °C46 °F
30 km/h19 mph
49 mm1.9 in
1 cm1 in
Nov
6 °C44 °F
9 °C49 °F
29 km/h18 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
11 °C51 °F
29 km/h18 mph
62 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in