February weather forecast
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

February continues the relatively milder Antarctic summer in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, though temperatures begin to show a slight downward trend as the month progresses. Average temperatures range from 2°C (35.6°F) to 7°C (44.6°F), marking a subtle decrease from the peak warmth experienced in January.

Similar to January, Grytviken, the main settlement, typically sees temperatures slightly above the island average. However, this minor reprieve from the cold does not substantially alter the overall polar climate conditions experienced throughout the islands.

Wind speeds during February are generally mild, similar to those in January, averaging 10km/h (6.2mph). However, as with all months in this region, the potential for sudden gusts and storms remains a distinct possibility. The frequency and intensity of such events can increase towards the end of the month as the transition into autumn begins.

While February continues the trend of being one of the drier months of the year, precipitation levels start to rise slightly compared to January. Rainfall is more common than snow due to the relatively warmer temperatures, but with the islands' ever-changing weather, snowfall is not uncommon.

Wildlife activity remains high in February, although as the month advances and conditions begin to cool, some species start preparing for migration or entering a less active period.

Comparatively, February is slightly cooler and windier than the preceding month of January. Moving into March, the islands start to transition into autumn, and weather conditions gradually become harsher. Temperatures continue to drop, and the winds intensify, signaling the end of the short respite of the Antarctic summer.

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• South Georgia Island - February »
  South Georgia Island experiences its average highest temperatures in February, reaching a peak of 5.6°C (42.1°F) and a minimum of 1.4°C (34.5°F). On the first day of February sunrise is at 04:51 and sunset at 20:28.
• Grytviken - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months in Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. In February, in Grytviken the rain falls for 18.7 days.
• Stromness - February »
  In Stromness in February, during 11.7 snowfall days, 171mm (6.73") of snow is typically accumulated. In Stromness, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, during February, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.