Lively Island at a Glance
About Lively Island
An island in the Falkland Islands archipelago, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the many smaller islands that make up the territory.
A sparsely inhabited or uninhabited island environment dominated by open terrain typical of the Falklands, where coastal bird colonies and grazing land are common. There are no major visitor facilities and access is by private boat or organised trips.
Like many Falklands islands, it has been used historically for grazing and low-intensity agricultural activity, principally sheep farming.
Part of the Falkland Islands group in the South Atlantic, situated among the islands east of the main East Falkland landmass.
Best Time to Visit Lively Island
Lively Island is a small island in the Falkland Islands group, noted for seabirds and marine wildlife; visits are usually part of wildlife-focused excursions from Stanley.
Weather & Climate near Lively Island
Lively Island's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 0°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (567 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 6° - 14° | 10° | 66 mm | - | - | 7.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 6° - 14° | 7° | 47 mm | - | - | 8.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 6° - 12° | 6° | 56 mm | - | - | 7.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 10° | 3° | 53 mm | - | - | 7.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 2° - 7° | 0° | 52 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 1° - 5° | -2° | 44 mm | - | - | 6.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 0° - 5° | -3° | 41 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 1° - 6° | -2° | 42 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 1° - 7° | -1° | 35 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 9° | 1° | 37 mm | - | - | 7.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 11° | 4° | 39 mm | - | - | 7.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 5° - 13° | 6° | 55 mm | - | - | 7.4 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Lively Island
Visits to Lively Island are normally arranged from Stanley (the Falkland Islands capital) via day boat excursions or chartered vessels. Weather and sea conditions determine whether landings are possible; operators in Stanley can arrange trips and provide biosecurity instructions.
Tips for Visiting Lively Island
- Lively Island is part of the Falkland Islands group - coordinate travel through Stanley and local tour operators for wildlife sightseeing.
- Boat landings and weather are the limiting factors-opt for calmer months (austral summer) for the best chance of on‑shore landings.
- Respect biosecurity procedures: footwear and equipment may need cleaning to prevent introducing non-native species.