A group of penguins on a winter morning in South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
January
Weather in January
January in South Georgia Island witnesses a relatively mild start to a new year with rains being a common phenomenon. Contrasting the frozen landscape of December, January unfolds a brighter image with longer daylight hours. The mercury levels hover from 0.7°C (33.3°F) to 5.5°C (41.9°F), bringing a little warmth to this Southern Atlantic island. Fluctuating daylight and weather make January dynamic, creating a blend of meteorological elements. It is worth noting that amid all these conditions, sunshine duration will not exceed five hours.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:56 and sunset at 21:03. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 20:30 -02.
Temperature
South Georgia Island experiences a transition to a still wintry 5.5°C (41.9°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of January, not greatly differing from December's 4.5°C (40.1°F). A slight dip in temperature to a still cold 0.7°C (33.3°F) marks the average nights during January.Rainfall
In South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, in January, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, South Georgia Island aggregates up to 1202mm (47.32") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 16h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:56 and sunset at 21:03. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 20:30 -02.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in South Georgia Island in January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 5.5°C (41.9°F) and 0.7°C (33.3°F) respectively.
How much does it rain in January?
Throughout January, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does South Georgia Island have in January?
The average day length in January in South Georgia Island is 16h and 29min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 03:56 and sunset at 21:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 20:30 -02.
How many hours of sunshine does South Georgia Island have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.
Average temperature in January
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average high temperature in January: 5.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (5.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (-2.4°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 0.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (1.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-5.4°C).
Average rainfall in January
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average rainfall in January: 84mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (77mm).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average daylight in January: 16h and 3min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
