Norwegian Anglican Church, Grytviken
Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
The Norwegian Anglican Church in Grytviken is an Anglican church building designed in the Gothic Revival style. Incepted in 1912 and opened in 1913, it is administered within South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It is the most looked-up sight of the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from -4 °C in July to 2 °C from January to March. Monthly rainfall ranges from 207 mm in November to 270 mm in March, with rainy days occurring between 21 and 26 days per month throughout the year. Wheelchair access is not available at the site. The church is located in Grytviken, South Georgia, at an address of Grytviken, South Georgia, and sits 1 km from the capital, King Edward Point.
Visitors can combine a trip to the church with the South Georgia Museum, which is located 0.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 2 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 242 | 245 | 270 | 268 | 256 | 239 | 228 | 226 | 212 | 212 | 207 | 215 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
