How warm does it get in the Falkland Islands?

How warm does it get in the Falkland Islands?

Average monthly temperatures range from around 9 °C (48 °F) in January and February to around 2 °C (36 °F) in June and July, corresponding with summer and winter. The maximum temperature reached is around 24 °C (75 °F) in January, and the minimum is −5 °C (23 °F) in July.

Are the Falkland Islands nice?

The island itself is very nice, but you feel unwelcome all the time. 90% of the people are not interested in tourists who stay more than a few hours (like the ones from the cruises). You will hear “I Dont know” all the time. The best think is that the islands are soo expensive that you hardly cant do anything.

Why do people visit the Falkland Islands?

The island’s main attractions are its natural beauty and bountiful wildlife, in particular the two million fur seals that lay claim to the island each summer. It’s also where you’ll find half the world’s population of southern elephant seals, who come here to breed each year.

Does it snow in Falklands?

The climate of the Falkland Islands (or Malvinas) is cold maritime: winter is cold, windy and snowy, while summer is very cool, if not cold, and it’s rainy and windy as well. However, in the colder period, from April to October, snowfalls are frequent; moreover, wind and humidity exacerbate the feeling of cold.

Are there snakes in the Falkland Islands?

There are no native reptiles or amphibians on the islands.

Can you move to the Falkland Islands?

Permanent Residence Permit: A Permanent Residence Permit grants indefinite leave to the holder to enter, depart and reside in the Falklands and to take any lawful employment or pursue any lawful business, trade, profession, or vocation in the Falklands without needing a work permit.

What should I bring to the Falkland Islands?

In winter (June to August): bring warm clothes, such as a down jacket, a hat, gloves, a wind jacket, and a raincoat or umbrella. In summer (December to February): bring a sweater, a shirt, a jacket, and a raincoat or umbrella.

Where are the best places to visit in the Falklands?

1 Stanley. Stanley is the capital of the Falklands and while it feels like a fairly small town, there is a lot to do here. 2 Battlefield tour. 3 Darwin. 4 Carcass Island. 5 West Point Island. 6 Pebble Island. 7 Sea Lion Island. 8 Bleaker Island. 9 Saunders Island. 10 Volunteer Point.

How many nights do you need to stay in the Falklands?

Plus getting a feel for life in the small islands is such a unique Falkland experience. And ideally you’d want at least two nights on each island, as you won’t know how early or late you’ll arrive and have to leave – it would be a shame to be put on a late flight to the island and then an early morning flight the next day.

Can you take a cruise to the Falklands?

The Falkland Islands have been on my radar for a while, but always as a cruise destination. I had never considered simply flying to the Falklands from Europe, and I didn’t know the first thing about planning a trip there.