April weather forecast
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

In April, the Falkland Islands are deeply immersed in the essence of autumn. As the month progresses, the temperature continues its downward trajectory, usually ranging from 7°C (44.6°F) to 17°C (62.6°F). This change is more pronounced than in March, with cooler days becoming the norm rather than the exception.

The capital, Stanley, stands as a testament to the Falkland Islands' maritime climate. It generally mirrors the overall cooling trend of the islands but can sometimes experience slightly chillier temperatures due to its coastal location. As April unfolds, the sea breezes of Stanley, along with other coastal regions, can be particularly crisp, especially during early mornings and late evenings.

When juxtaposed with March, April's climate reveals a quicker descent into the colder months of the year. Daylight hours continue to shrink, emphasizing the approach of the southern hemisphere's winter.

April's precipitation levels see a further increase, averaging about 45mm (1.77") over the month. While the Falkland Islands do not usually experience heavy rainfall, the frequency of rain showers can rise during April. Despite this, the month doesn’t typically reach any extreme weather conditions or records.

Wind conditions during April can be somewhat unpredictable. Periods of calm can suddenly give way to brisk gusts, especially along the coastlines. These gusts, combined with the dropping temperatures, can create a brisk environment, necessitating warm clothing for those journeying outdoors. All these elements culminate to define April as a month of clear transition, with the landscape echoing the changing mood of the weather.

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• Stanley - April »
  In Stanley, Falkland Islands, in April, the average water temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F). In Stanley, Falkland Islands, in April, during 14 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Goose Green - April »
  April's arrival in Goose Green, Falkland Islands, shows an average high-temperature of a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F), hardly different from the previous month. April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Goose Green, Falkland Islands.
• Port Howard - April »
  January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Port Howard, Falkland Islands. April is the first month it typically snows in Port Howard, Falkland Islands.
• Hill Cove - April »
  In Hill Cove, Falkland Islands, in April, during 17.3 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of April, in Hill Cove, Falkland Islands, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:44 -03.
• North Arm - April »
  In North Arm, during April, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. On the first day of April in North Arm, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:41.
• Chartres - April »
  In Chartres, Falkland Islands, in April, during 17.3 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. April is the first month it typically snows in Chartres, Falkland Islands.
• Walker Creek - April »
  April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Walker Creek, Falkland Islands. April is the first month it typically snows in Walker Creek, Falkland Islands.
• Bluff Cove - April »
  In Bluff Cove, in April, during 14.5 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The average sunshine duration in April in Bluff Cove, Falkland Islands, is 4.9h.
• Salvador - April »
  Arriving in April, Salvador in Falkland Island greets the residents with the first glimpse of snowfall for the year, with 5mm (0.2") of snow observed. In Salvador, Falkland Islands, during April, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Saunders Island Settlement - April »
  On the first day of April in Saunders Island Settlement, Falkland Islands, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:44. In Saunders Island Settlement, Falkland Islands, during April, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
• Douglas Settlement - April »
  On the first day of April in Douglas Settlement, Falkland Islands, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:38. April is the first month it typically snows in Douglas Settlement, Falkland Islands.