When to go · Stanley
Stanley in October
Good month. Wildlife returns; lodges reopen; windy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Falkland Islands overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Falkland Islands overall
Verdict
Wildlife returns; lodges reopen; windy.
Weather in October
- StanleyHighs around 11 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Whole archipelago, Falkland Islands · 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.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.
Spring season
Penguins return; elephant seals breed; lodges reopen.
Watch: Wind, cold nights and limited tour options in early September.
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.
Penguins return check
October · Colonies and Gypsy Cove
Tours reopen; the best value month.
Cruise ship season
Oct to Mar
Ship days fill the museum, cafés and taxis; go early or late.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Falkland Islands overall
- Medium
- Prices · Falkland Islands overall
- Medium
Falkland Islands overall: Penguins return and lay eggs; lodges reopen; windy.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast