Grytviken Weather in June

June: deep winter

June feels cold, damp and dim in Grytviken. Highs reach 0°C and lows fall to -2°C, with rain on 24 days and cloud covering much of the sky. You'll get only about seven hours of daylight, and little sunshine.

That makes a short visit around the settlement more realistic than a long hike. If a landing is possible, you can see the old whaling station and Shackleton's grave, but wet, windy conditions can make time ashore uncomfortable. Don't count on clear views or easy walks.

Events and quiet days

There's no regular public June festival in Grytviken. Midwinter's Day falls around June 21 and is marked at some Antarctic research stations, but it isn't a visitor event here. Grytviken's better-known gatherings, including South Georgia's Liberation Day, take place at other times of year.

If you hate crowds, June is about as quiet as it gets. That's not because it's a bargain month: South Georgia's visitor season is in the warmer summer months, and few expedition ships visit in winter. You may find no practical way to reach Grytviken at all, rather than lower prices or an empty landing.

Getting there in June

Treat a June trip as highly uncertain. Ships usually visit Grytviken during the austral summer, when conditions are more suitable for landings. Ask your expedition operator specifically whether its route runs in winter; a trip to the Falklands or Antarctica doesn't guarantee a stop here.

Travelling with kids? The cold, short days and uncertain access can make this a tough month. If you do land, check whether the South Georgia Museum is open before counting on a visit. It's in the former whaling station, and winter opening isn't something to assume.