Willis Islands at a Glance
Nearby Attractions to Willis Islands
Best Time to Visit Willis Islands
Visits are concentrated in the austral summer (roughly November-March) when sea and weather conditions are most favourable and wildlife is active.
Weather & Climate near Willis Islands
Continental climate with cold summers (peaking in February) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -6°C to 7°C. Abundant rainfall (1580 mm/year), wettest in February, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 3° - 6° | 1° | 142 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 3° - 7° | 1° | 157 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 3° - 6° | 0° | 150 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 4° | -2° | 149 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 147 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -4° - 2° | -6° | 136 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -6° - 1° | -8° | 135 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -5° - 2° | -7° | 134 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -4° - 3° | -5° | 117 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 4° | -3° | 97 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 5° | -2° | 106 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 1° - 6° | -1° | 110 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Willis Islands
The Willis Islands (off South Georgia) are not served by airports or public ferries; access is by expedition vessel to South Georgia (typically sailing from Ushuaia, Argentina) and then by small boat or zodiac from a landing at or near King Edward Point/Grytviken. There are no scheduled commercial flights or roads to the islands-visit only as part of organised sea expeditions.
Tips for Visiting Willis Islands
- The Willis Islands are reached only as part of expedition cruises to South Georgia-plan trips in the austral summer (roughly November-March) when landings are possible and wildlife is most active.
- Landings are by zodiac and highly weather-dependent; follow your expedition leader's briefings, expect last-minute changes, and be prepared for wet, rocky landings rather than formal piers.
- Operators enforce strict biosecurity rules to protect wildlife-clean boots and equipment before any landing and obey guide instructions on where to walk to avoid disturbing seal and penguin colonies.