A group of penguins on a winter morning in South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Weather in May
May's arrival in South Georgia Island sets the stage for a colder, darker phase with a significant drop in temperature and sunlight. With temperatures oscillating in the negative region, the hostile bitter winds lay the groundwork for the upcoming fierce winter. As the rain showers remain active with a little decline from April, the daylight span reduces substantially hinting at the harshness of the upcoming months. It is worth noting that May brings the least bountiful sunshine phase of the year. As a result, South Georgia Island turns into a spectacle of a frosty landscape that is both picturesque yet challenging.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:13 -02.
[Resources]Temperature
The weather in South Georgia Island during May records an average high-temperature of a freezing cold -0.5°C (31.1°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F) marks May in South Georgia Island.Rainfall
Throughout May, in South Georgia Island, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Georgia Island, 1202mm (47.32") of rain is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 8h and 23min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:13 -02.
Sunshine
In South Georgia Island, the average sunshine in May is 1.1h.Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in South Georgia Island in May?
During May, South Georgia Island experiences an average high-temperature of -0.5°C (31.1°F) and a low-temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F).
How much does it rain in South Georgia Island in May?
Throughout May, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does South Georgia Island have in May?
In South Georgia Island, the average day length in May is 8h and 23min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in South Georgia Island?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, in South Georgia Island, sunrise is at 08:34 and sunset at 16:13 -02.
How long on average sun shines in May in South Georgia Island?
The average sunshine duration in May is 1.1h.
Average temperature in May
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average high temperature in May: -0.5°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 May: -3.8°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 May
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average rainfall in May: 108mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (77mm).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Average daylight in May: 8h and 2min
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 May: 1h and 1min
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).
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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