January weather forecast
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

January is the zenith of the Falkland Islands' summer season and often witnesses the warmest conditions of the year. During this month, temperatures typically range from 12°C (53.6°F) to a peak of 24°C (75.2°F). The influence of the South Atlantic Ocean ensures the warmth remains moderate, providing a pleasant atmosphere for various outdoor activities.

In comparison to December, January maintains a similar temperature profile but may experience slightly elevated maximums on occasion. As the month progresses, the warmth slightly intensifies, making it marginally warmer than the approaching February.

Notably, Stanley, the capital and largest settlement of the Falkland Islands, mirrors the overall January climate of the islands. However, its coastal position can lead to slightly cooler breezes that moderate the warmth, especially during the evenings.

Rainfall during January is generally at its lowest, with precipitation levels averaging 30mm (1.18") for the entire month. Moreover, while January does not hold the record for absolute temperature extremes, it consistently ranks as one of the hottest months of the year in the Falkland Islands.

Wind conditions during January are relatively subdued when contrasted with the gustier months of spring and autumn. Nonetheless, travellers should be prepared for occasional breezy days, especially when exploring coastal areas.

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• Stanley - January »
  Temperature records in Stanley, Falkland Islands, mark January as the warmest month, with highs averaging 14.1°C (57.4°F) and lows at 5.1°C (41.2°F). The months with the highest UV index in Stanley, Falkland Islands, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
• Goose Green - January »
  In Goose Green, Falkland Islands, snow does not fall in January, March and December. The months with the highest UV index in Goose Green, Falkland Islands, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Port Howard - January »
  In Port Howard, Falkland Islands, during January, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. 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.
• Hill Cove - January »
  January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Hill Cove, Falkland Islands. Hill Cove experiences its highest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and a minimum of 8.4°C (47.1°F).
• North Arm - January »
  The months with the highest UV index in North Arm, Falkland Islands, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. January brings a refreshing combination of cool temperatures and an abundance of daylight in North Arm, Falkland Islands.
• Chartres - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Chartres is January, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Chartres, Falkland Islands, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Walker Creek - January »
  In Walker Creek, Falkland Islands, snow does not fall in January, March and December. In Walker Creek, Falkland Islands, snow does not fall in January, March and December.
• Bluff Cove - January »
  In Bluff Cove, Falkland Islands, snow does not fall in January, March and December. In Bluff Cove, snow does not fall in January, March and December.
• Salvador - January »
  In Salvador, Falkland Islands, in January, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Salvador, Falkland Islands in January is a mix of moderate temperatures and occasional rainfall.
• Saunders Island Settlement - January »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Saunders Island Settlement are January through March, with an average sea temperature of 10°C (50°F). January through March, with an average sea temperature of 10°C (50°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Saunders Island Settlement.
• Douglas Settlement - January »
  The first month of the year, January, sees the weather in Douglas Settlement, Falkland Islands to be in high spirits. On the first day of January in Douglas Settlement, Falkland Islands, sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 21:13.