August weather forecast
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

As August unfolds in the Falkland Islands, there are subtle hints of winter's wane and the impending arrival of spring. Nevertheless, winter's influence is still dominant, with temperatures typically hovering between 2°C (35.6°F) and 10°C (50°F). While still cold, there's a marginal rise in warmth compared to the deep chill of July.

Stanley, while adhering to the general climatic trends of the Falkland Islands, occasionally feels the coolness of the South Atlantic Ocean's influence. Early mornings in the capital can still be marked by frost, but as the month advances, there's a perceptible mitigation in the intensity of the cold.

When set against July, August begins to witness a slight increase in daylight hours, signaling the southern hemisphere's progression towards spring. While the nights remain long, the days gradually extend, casting a more prolonged, albeit still soft, light over the islands.

August's precipitation is consistent with the preceding winter months, averaging 40mm (1.57"). The chance of snowfall diminishes as the month progresses, but early August can still see occasional flurries, especially in higher terrains or during particularly cold snaps.

Wind conditions in August are slightly tempered when compared to the peak winter months. However, gusty days are not uncommon, and the coastal regions, in particular, may still experience robust winds that add an edge to the cold.

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• Stanley - August »
  On the first day of August in Stanley, Falkland Islands, sunrise is at 08:27 and sunset at 17:28. In Stanley, Falkland Islands, the average relative humidity in August is 87%.
• Goose Green - August »
  In Goose Green, in August, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 36mm (1.42") of snow. In Goose Green, in August, during 10.9 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Port Howard - August »
  In Port Howard, Falkland Islands, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Port Howard, Falkland Islands, in August, during 5.5 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Hill Cove - August »
  In Hill Cove, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Hill Cove, in August, during 5.5 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated.
• North Arm - August »
  In North Arm, in August, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In North Arm, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
• Chartres - August »
  In Chartres, Falkland Islands, in August, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Chartres, Falkland Islands, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
• Walker Creek - August »
  In Walker Creek, Falkland Islands, during August, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow. In Walker Creek, Falkland Islands, in August, during 10.9 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bluff Cove - August »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bluff Cove, Falkland Islands, is August, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow. In Bluff Cove, Falkland Islands, in August, during 10.9 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Salvador - August »
  The month with the most snowfall in Salvador is August, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow. In Salvador, Falkland Islands, in August, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.
• Saunders Island Settlement - August »
  In Saunders Island Settlement, in August, during 5.5 snowfall days, 25mm (0.98") of snow is typically accumulated. In Saunders Island Settlement, in August, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.
• Douglas Settlement - August »
  The month with the most snowfall in Douglas Settlement is August, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of snow. In Douglas Settlement, Falkland Islands, in August, during 10.9 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.