When to go · Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands in October
Mixed month. Penguins return and lay eggs; lodges reopen; windy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Falkland Islands
- Prices
- Medium
- Falkland Islands
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Falkland Islands
Penguins return and lay eggs; lodges reopen; windy.
Weather in October
- Whole archipelago · Stanley, East and West Falkland, outer islandsfine
Cool, dry and very windy; summer days 12–18 °C with long daylight, winter near freezing with short days. Rain is light but frequent; sun and wind can change in minutes.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Peat Cutting Monday
Early Oct (check)
Public holiday.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Falkland Islands
- Medium
- Prices · Falkland Islands
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in October
Rated best or good this month
Wildlife returns; lodges reopen; windy.