Saint Helena

🇸🇭 Saint Helena



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Best time to visit Saint Helena

The best time to visit Saint Helena is January to March, when Jamestown reaches 21-28°C and conditions suit walking and sightseeing. November and December are also rated highly, with mild 17-24°C temperatures. April to October is still suitable for exploring, though cooler and with frequent cloud and rain in higher and southern areas.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)52Sun Hours8Dry Days21

January is 21-28°C in Jamestown, with dry conditions for walking and sightseeing. Central highlands and the southern coast are cloudier, rainier and around 5-6°C lower.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)62Sun Hours8Dry Days18

February reaches 21-28°C in Jamestown. Walking and sightseeing suit the maritime climate, while elevated areas have extra cloud, rain and temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)72Sun Hours8Dry Days21

March is 21-28°C around Jamestown, suitable for island walks. The central highlands and southern coast have frequent cloud and rain, with temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

AprilOKTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)80Sun Hours8Dry Days18

April brings 21-28°C in Jamestown and mild conditions for sightseeing. Rain and cloud are common in the central highlands and southern coast, where temperatures are around 5-6°C lower.

MayOKTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)91Sun Hours7Dry Days20

May is 17-24°C in Jamestown, suitable for walking with a light layer. Higher ground is around 5-6°C lower and has frequent cloud and rain across the central highlands and south.

JuneOKTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)102Sun Hours7Dry Days17

June has Jamestown temperatures of 17-24°C and mild conditions for exploring. Central highlands and southern coastal areas are cloudier and rainier, with temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

JulyOKTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)92Sun Hours7Dry Days20

July is 17-24°C in Jamestown, with walking possible in mild maritime weather. Exposed upland routes can be cloudy and wet, and higher areas are around 5-6°C lower.

AugustOKTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)91Sun Hours7Dry Days21

August brings 17-24°C around Jamestown. Sightseeing remains practical, while the central highlands and southern coast have frequent cloud and rain and temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)82Sun Hours7Dry Days18

September is 17-24°C in Jamestown, with mild weather for walks and sightseeing. Cloud, rain and exposed conditions affect higher routes, where temperatures are around 5-6°C lower.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)70Sun Hours8Dry Days20

October reaches 17-24°C in Jamestown. The island suits sightseeing, while central and southern high ground has frequent cloud and rain, with temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

NovemberGreatTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)61Sun Hours8Dry Days20

November is 17-24°C around Jamestown and suitable for walking. Central highlands and the southern coast are cloudier and rainier, with temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)49Sun Hours8Dry Days20

December brings 17-24°C in Jamestown, supporting walks and sightseeing. Higher ground and the southern coast have frequent cloud and rain, with temperatures around 5-6°C lower.

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Brief

  • Saint Helena is remote, with limited air connections and infrequent transport links. Confirm flights, accommodation and onward arrangements well in advance, and allow flexibility for weather-related disruption.
  • Commercial cargo and port-control operations moved from Jamestown to Ruperts. Cargo traffic using Napoleon Street may cause occasional congestion near Jamestown (sainthelenaisland.info).
  • Try locally produced Saint Helena coffee, fresh fish and traditional island dishes such as fishcakes.
  • A guided Saint Helena Discovery tour is scheduled for 19-26 January 2027, including Jamestown, Diana’s Peak, Sandy Bay, a coastal boat trip, a coffee plantation visit and Plantation House (news24.com).

Safety and health

  • Yellow-fever vaccination is not routinely recommended for Saint Helena and is not required when travelling directly from the United States. It is required for travellers aged 1 year or older arriving from countries with risk of yellow-fever transmission. Check transit-country requirements before departure (cdc.gov).

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