AI-generatedStanley at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- Jan · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 9.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,040 h
- Rain a year
- 605 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Stanley
Stanley has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 14 °C, while July is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year, Stanley is moderately sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
05:4919:25
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 05:28–06:34 · evening 18:40–19:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:14–05:28 · evening 19:46–20:00
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 Stanley in October?
In October, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 35 min05:49 – 19:25
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 39 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3Atlantic/Stanley
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %8 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Stanley
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.2 – 6.5 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Stanley ranges from 5.1 °C in August to 9.7 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to July 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 9.0 and 10.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9.5° | 8.7° | 10.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 9.7° | 9.0° | 10.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 9.3° | 8.6° | 10.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.2° | 7.5° | 9.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.1° | 6.4° | 7.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.2° | 5.6° | 6.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 5.5° | 4.9° | 6.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.1° | 4.6° | 5.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 5.2° | 4.6° | 5.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 5.8° | 5.2° | 6.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.0° | 6.4° | 7.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.3° | 7.6° | 9.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Stanley
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 6.9 of 13.6 hours of daylight in Stanley, 51 % 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 Stanley
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 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 Stanley: 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, Stanley has about 10 rainy days with 39 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Stanley
How breezy and how cloudy Stanley 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 Stanley typically peaks at 39 km/h during the day: Beaufort 6, strong wind.
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 64 % of the sky over Stanley: variable cloud, with about 6.9 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 Stanley
Snow is possible in Stanley, but no month makes it likely: 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
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Stanley.
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 Stanley
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (2°), the warmest in January (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from March to December, 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 | 58 | 14° | 8° | 9.5° | 8.7 h | 13 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 13° | 8° | 9.7° | 6.8 h | 12 | 56 |
| MarchMar | 42 | 12° | 7° | 9.3° | 5.7 h | 12 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 9° | 5° | 8.2° | 4.1 h | 13 | 53 |
| MayMay | 12 | 7° | 4° | 7.1° | 2.9 h | 12 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 12 | 5° | 2° | 6.2° | 2.8 h | 12 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 12 | 5° | 2° | 5.5° | 3.0 h | 13 | 48 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 6° | 2° | 5.1° | 3.6 h | 11 | 40 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 7° | 2° | 5.2° | 5.1 h | 10 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 9° | 4° | 5.8° | 6.9 h | 10 | 39 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 11° | 5° | 7.0° | 8.4 h | 12 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 12° | 7° | 8.3° | 9.2 h | 14 | 66 |
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
51.69° S, 57.86° W · 28 m · Atlantic/Stanley
Best time to visit Stanley
The best time to visit Stanley is in January. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 9.7 °C. Rain is most frequent from April to July and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 66 mm.
Stanley through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stanley in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Stanley in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Stanley in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 7–12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Stanley in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 5–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Stanley for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Stanley
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Stanley: score 58 against 34. In January, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in January. January has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 34 | 58better |
| Day high | 9° | 14° |
| Night low | 4° | 8° |
| Sea | 5.8° | 9.5° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 39 mmbetter | 61 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
Apr – Jul, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Stanley month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January14° · Sea 10° · 9 h
In January, Stanley is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in January51February13° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In February, Stanley is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in February42March12° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In March, Stanley is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in March22April9° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In April, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 53 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 41 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in April12May7° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In May, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in May12June5° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In June, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in June12July5° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In July, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in July18August6° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In August, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in August24September7° · Sea 5° · 5 h
In September, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 38 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in September34October9° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In October, Stanley is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in October44November11° · Sea 7° · 8 h
In November, Stanley is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 40 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Stanley.
Stanley in November49December12° · Sea 8° · 9 h
In December, Stanley is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 66 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Stanley.
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Stanley vs. Ushuaia
In October Stanley has the better holiday weather (score 34 vs. 9). During the day Ushuaia is 2 °C cooler than Stanley. The sea is about equally warm. Ushuaia gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Stanley | Ushuaia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 34 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 7° |
| Sea | 6° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 17 |
| Best time | Jan | May – Mar |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Stanley
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Stanley 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.
Stanley has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 54) and its weakest during May half-term (score 12).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 16
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 45 min
- Distance
- 12,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 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 Stanley
When is the best time to visit Stanley?
The best time to visit Stanley is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Stanley?
The sea temperature in Stanley ranges from 5.1 °C in August to 9.7 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Stanley in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 5.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Stanley?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 8 °C. July is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Stanley?
Rain is most frequent from April to July and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 66 mm. The driest month is September with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stanley get?
Stanley gets around 2,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.2 hours a day; in June there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Stanley in?
Stanley uses the time zone Atlantic/Stanley, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Stanley?
A nonstop flight from London to Stanley takes about 15 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,670 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Stanley?
Stanley has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 54) and its weakest during May half-term (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 12, Summer holidays 16, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 54.
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