When to go · Stanley
Stanley, month by month
The best months for Stanley: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatSouthern summer: long days, penguin chicks and seabirds; book lodges early.15 °C / 6 °C, 13 rain days59 °F / 43 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 5 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryGreatWarmest month range; peak cruise-ship calls.15 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days59 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- MarchGreatCooler; cruise season continues; fewer visitors late in the month.13 °C / 5 °C, 13 rain days55 °F / 41 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedAutumn; penguins leaving, some lodges closing.10 °C / 3 °C, 14 rain days50 °F / 37 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayMixedCold, short days; many lodges closed.7 °C / 2 °C, 14 rain days45 °F / 36 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidWinter: short days, snow possible, most wildlife lodges shut.5 °C / 1 °C, 13 rain days41 °F / 34 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidWinter: coldest month; limited tours.5 °C / 0 °C, 13 rain days41 °F / 32 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidWinter: tours and lodges mostly closed.6 °C / 0 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 32 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberMixedSpring starts; some lodges reopen late in the month.8 °C / 1 °C, 11 rain days46 °F / 34 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodWildlife returns; lodges reopen; windy.11 °C / 3 °C, 12 rain days52 °F / 37 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatEarly summer: penguin chicks, long light.13 °C / 4 °C, 12 rain days55 °F / 39 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGreatLong days; cruise ships and Christmas travel fill rooms.14 °C / 5 °C, 13 rain days57 °F / 41 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 4 festivals or holidays