Falkland Islands
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Falkland Islands month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Falkland Islands are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 13–14°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 14°C), July the coldest (average low 2°C), and December the wettest (about 73 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1 | 8.2 | 60 | 11.6 |
| February | 13.9 | 8.2 | 57 | 9.9 |
| March | 12.2 | 7.2 | 51 | 8.3 |
| April | 9.8 | 5.5 | 59 | 6.0 |
| May | 7.1 | 3.7 | 56 | 4.0 |
| June | 5.2 | 1.9 | 44 | 4.1 |
| July | 4.8 | 1.5 | 42 | 4.6 |
| August | 5.7 | 1.9 | 39 | 5.5 |
| September | 7.2 | 2.6 | 43 | 7.5 |
| October | 9.6 | 4.1 | 55 | 9.8 |
| November | 11.3 | 5.7 | 55 | 11.0 |
| December | 12.8 | 7.1 | 73 | 11.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1690
The first undisputed landing on the islands is attributed to English captain John Strong, who, en route to Peru and Chile's littoral in 1690, explored the Falkland Sound and noted the islands' water and game.
- Documented history · 1764
The Falklands remained uninhabited until the 1764 establishment of Port Louis on East Falkland by French captain Louis Antoine de Bougainville and the 1765 foundation of Port Egmont on Saunders Island by British captain John Byron; the latter settlement being expanded by British
- Documented history · 1766
In 1766, France surrendered its claim on the Falklands to Spain, which renamed the French colony Puerto Soledad the following year.
- Documented history · 1770
Problems began when Spain detected and captured Port Egmont in 1770.
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01 · OverviewFalkland Islands, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Falkland Islands took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Falkland Islands
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Falkland Islands
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06 · TravelTravelling through Falkland Islands
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Falkland Islands?
The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley, and the total national population is estimated at 2,638.
02 · Q&AWhere is Falkland Islands located and what is its total area?
Falkland Islands is located in South America, spanning an area of approximately 12,173 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Falkland Islands?
The official currency is Pound (FKP) and the recognized languages include en-FK.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Falkland Islands?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Falkland Islands include Stanley.
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