Falkland Islands
Territory · Americas, South America
The Falkland Islands are a territory in South America associated with the United Kingdom. With a population of about 4,500 and an area of 12,200 square kilometers, the islands offer visitors access to two primary sights and the capital city, Stanley.
Highlights
This guide covers 2 sights in the Falkland Islands. Within the capital of Stanley, travelers can visit the Christ Church Cathedral. Outside of the capital, New Island serves as a location for exploration. The territory also features St. Mary's Church.
When to go
The weather in Stanley remains cool throughout the year. The warmest period occurs during January and February, when daily highs reach 12 °C. Temperatures are lowest during the winter months of June, July, and August, with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of 2 °C. Rainfall remains a factor throughout the year, with between 9 and 14 rainy days recorded in any given month.
Practical notes
The local currency is the Falkland Islands pound. British English is the spoken language. The islands observe UTC−03:00 time. Drivers must keep to the left side of the road. Visitors requiring power should use type G plugs, as the electrical system operates at 240 V.
Top sights in Falkland Islands
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 13 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 75 | 60 | 70 | 63 | 66 | 70 | 57 | 46 | 41 | 45 | 47 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Stanley (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- St. Mary's Church