AI-generatedGrytviken at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Feb · 6°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 3.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 1,721 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Grytviken
Grytviken has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. February is the warmest month with average highs of 6 °C, while July is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Grytviken is rather dull; December is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – January
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 2°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 1°
- Evening, 20:00: about 0°
- Night, 23:00: about 0°
05:1919:04
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:57–06:07 · evening 18:16–19:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:42–04:57 · evening 19:27–19:41
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Grytviken in October?
In October, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 135 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 44 min05:19 – 19:04
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 18 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−2Atlantic/South_Georgia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Grytviken
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 0.3 – 1.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Grytviken ranges from 0.4 °C in August to 3.9 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From May to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 3.2 and 4.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.5° | 2.9° | 4.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.9° | 3.2° | 4.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.7° | 3.2° | 4.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.0° | 2.5° | 3.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 2.1° | 1.7° | 2.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 1.3° | 0.8° | 1.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 0.7° | 0.2° | 1.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 0.4° | 0.0° | 0.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 0.4° | 0.0° | 0.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 0.8° | 0.3° | 1.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 1.6° | 1.1° | 2.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.6° | 2.1° | 3.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Grytviken
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 13.7 hours of daylight in Grytviken, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Grytviken
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Grytviken: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Grytviken has about 21 rainy days with 135 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Grytviken
How breezy and how cloudy Grytviken is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Grytviken typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Grytviken: mostly overcast, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Grytviken
When Grytviken is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Grytviken has about 18 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 75 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 100 out of 100: very likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Grytviken
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in August (−3°), the warmest in February (3°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 5° | 2° | 3.5° | 6.2 h | 22 | 149 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 6° | 3° | 3.9° | 5.2 h | 21 | 149 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 5° | 2° | 3.7° | 4.1 h | 22 | 168 |
| AprilApr | 0 | 4° | 1° | 3.0° | 3.0 h | 21 | 162 |
| MayMay | 0 | 2° | −1° | 2.1° | 2.2 h | 21 | 144 |
| JuneJun | 0 | 1° | −2° | 1.3° | 1.9 h | 20 | 134 |
| JulyJul | 0 | 0° | −3° | 0.7° | 1.8 h | 21 | 140 |
| AugustAug | 0 | 0° | −3° | 0.4° | 2.6 h | 21 | 147 |
| SeptemberSep | 2 | 0° | −2° | 0.4° | 3.7 h | 19 | 128 |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 2° | −1° | 0.8° | 4.9 h | 21 | 135 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 3° | 0° | 1.6° | 6.4 h | 20 | 131 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 4° | 1° | 2.6° | 7.2 h | 22 | 135 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
54.28° S, 36.51° W · 4 m · Atlantic/South_Georgia
Best time to visit Grytviken
The best time to visit Grytviken is from November to January. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 3.9 °C. The wettest month is March with 168 mm of precipitation.
Grytviken through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Grytviken in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Grytviken in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Grytviken in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Grytviken in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 0–1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Grytviken for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Grytviken
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Grytviken: score 14 against 6. In December, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in December. December has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 6 | 14better |
| Day high | 2° | 4° |
| Night low | −1° | 1° |
| Sea | 0.8° | 2.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21better | 22 |
| Rainfall | 135 mm | 135 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
All year
Snow on 2 or more days
Grytviken month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January5° · Sea 4° · 6 h
In January, Grytviken is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 149 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in January7February6° · Sea 4° · 5 h
In February, Grytviken is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 149 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in February4March5° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In March, Grytviken is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 168 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in March0April4° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In April, Grytviken is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 162 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in April0May2° · Sea 2° · 2 h
In May, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 144 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in May0June1° · Sea 1° · 2 h
In June, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 20 days, totalling 134 mm. Snow falls on about 19 days. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in June0July0° · Sea 1° · 2 h
In July, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 140 mm. Snow falls on about 20 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in July0August0° · Sea 0° · 3 h
In August, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 147 mm. Snow falls on about 21 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in August2September0° · Sea 0° · 4 h
In September, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 19 days, totalling 128 mm. Snow falls on about 19 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in September6October2° · Sea 1° · 5 h
In October, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 21 days, totalling 135 mm. Snow falls on about 18 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in October11November3° · Sea 2° · 6 h
In November, Grytviken is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 20 days, totalling 131 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
Grytviken in November14December4° · Sea 3° · 7 h
In December, Grytviken is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 22 days, totalling 135 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Grytviken.
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Grytviken vs. Stanley
In October Stanley has the better holiday weather (score 34 vs. 6). During the day Stanley is 7 °C warmer than Grytviken. The sea in Stanley is 5 °C warmer. Stanley gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Grytviken | Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 6 | 34 |
| Daytime high | 2° | 9° |
| Sea | 1° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 10 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Jan |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Grytviken
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Grytviken in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Grytviken has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 13) and its weakest during May half-term (score 0).
- 1
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 6
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
PoorBest holidays
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 15 min
- Distance
- 12,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC−2
- Jet lag
- About 2 days (3 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Grytviken
When is the best time to visit Grytviken?
The best time to visit Grytviken is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Grytviken?
The sea temperature in Grytviken ranges from 0.4 °C in August to 3.9 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Grytviken in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 0.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Grytviken?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 6 °C and nights around 3 °C. July is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Grytviken?
The wettest month is March with 168 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 128 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Grytviken get?
Grytviken gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.2 hours a day; in July there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Grytviken in?
Grytviken uses the time zone Atlantic/South_Georgia, at UTC−2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Grytviken?
A nonstop flight from London to Grytviken takes about 15 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,230 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Grytviken?
Grytviken has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 13) and its weakest during May half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 1, May half-term 0, Summer holidays 0, October half-term 6, Christmas holidays 13.
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