Stanley in January

Southern summer: long days, penguin chicks and seabirds; book lodges early.

• StanleyHighs around 15 °C, lows around 6 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 43 °F, rain on about 13 days
• Whole archipelago, Falkland Islands · Stanley, East and West Falkland, outer islandsbest weather

  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.Cool, dry and very windy; summer days 54–64 °F with long daylight, winter near freezing with short days. Rain is light but frequent; sun and wind can change in minutes.

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.

• New Year's Day check

  1 January (public holiday) · Whole town

  Most shops and services closed.

• Margaret Thatcher Day check

  10 January (public holiday) · Stanley

  Most things closed; ceremonies at the Liberation Monument.

• Peak penguin and cruise season check

  December to February · Whole islands

  Busiest for beds and tours.

• Cruise ship season

  Oct to Mar

  Ship days fill the museum, cafés and taxis; go early or late.

• Christmas Sports

  Dec 25 to Jan 1

  Horse racing and sports at the racecourse; rooms book out and services close on holidays.

Crowds · Falkland Islands overall

High

Prices · Falkland Islands overall

High

Falkland Islands overall: Warmest month, chicks in the colonies; peak cruise and lodge season.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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