Stanley (Malvinas) weather in August

Falkland Islands

Stanley, Falkland Islands
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August in Stanley: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Stanley · #1185 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on Stanley in August

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Stanley climate normals — August

Daytime high6°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Sea temperature4°C / 39°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall43 mm / 1.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 33°F
Sunshine5.8 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind40 km/h / 25 mph
Snowfall4.4 cm / 1.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Stanley in August

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietone of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Stanley's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherStanley's weather peaks December–February.

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Stanley in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Stanley?
August in Stanley: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Stanley on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in Stanley in August?
In August, Stanley averages a daily high of 5.5°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 42.8 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Stanley in August?
Stanley has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in August.
Does it snow in Stanley in August?
Stanley sees roughly 4.4 cm of snowfall in August.

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