Quick Facts
Region: Antarctica
Population:
100
Area (sq. km):
3,903 square meters
South Georgia Island time is GMT – 2 hours
When to Travel
The climate is generally cloudy, cold and windy. February is the warmest month, with a mean temperature of 6°C. Temperatures seldom reach above 9.5°C or below -15°C. South Georgia receives about 1500 mm of precipitation annually as summer rains and winter snows.
The best time to visit South Georgia is between October and February.
Useful Travel Facts
Visa: Check with the relevant Embassy or Consulate in their country for up to date visa information.Our Favourite Trips
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Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica 2012-13
- 19 days
- From US $12,190
- Countries Visited: Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Argentina
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Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands & South Georgia 12-13
- 20 days
- From US $12,695
- Countries Visited: Antarctica, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Argentina
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South Georgia In Depth
- 16 days
- From US $10,295
- Countries Visited: South Georgia, Argentina
"Zodiac cruising among icebergs, such huge numbers of penguins, penguins being even more comic, unafraid and curious than you expected to see."
