August weather forecast
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

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A group of penguins on a winter morning in South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
A group of penguins on a winter morning in South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Weather in August

August marks a gradual upward shift in temperatures on South Georgia Island after the frigid July. The scenes slightly mellow down as the daylight hours begin to extend again. Even though August brings with it a generous share of rain, the average sunshine hours show a significant rise when compared to July. While the general conditions are still firmly placed on the colder side, the signs of easing are definitely noticeable. All this while August still holds onto the reputation of being among the island's colder months.

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold -1.9°C (28.6°F), slightly deviating from July's -2.4°C (27.7°F). August records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of -4.8°C (23.4°F) in South Georgia Island.

Rainfall

During August, South Georgia Island regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. During the entire year, South Georgia Island aggregates up to 1202mm (47.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

In South Georgia Island, the average length of the day in August is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:45 -02.

Sunshine

In South Georgia Island, the average sunshine in August is 2.4h.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is August?

The high-temperature, in August, in South Georgia Island, records -1.9°C (28.6°F), while the low-temperature is -4.8°C (23.4°F).

How much does it rain in August?

During August, South Georgia Island regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does South Georgia Island have in August?

The average day length in August is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 17:45 -02.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

Average temperature in August
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Average temperature in August - South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • Average high temperature in August: -1.9°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 August: -4.8°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 August
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Average rainfall in August - South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • Average rainfall in August: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (123mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (77mm).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • Average daylight in August: 9h and 4min

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 August: 2h and 2min

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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