St Helena
One of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth, only reachable by a weekly flight that only started running properly a few years ago, the exiled Napoleon's actual house preserved as a museum, and diving with whale sharks in a bay most of the world has never heard of.
The best time to visit St Helena is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 07:51 (UTC).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 70°F · rain 1.2in · 11.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Jamestown, the arrival airport
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C69°F | 45mm1.8in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| February | 22°C71°F | 35mm1.4in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| March | 22°C72°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 22°C71°F | 37mm1.5in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 21°C70°F | 31mm1.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 20°C67°F | 31mm1.2in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| July | 19°C66°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 18°C64°F | 36mm1.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 17°C63°F | 39mm1.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 18°C64°F | 30mm1.2in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| November | 18°C65°F | 33mm1.3in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| December | 19°C67°F | 42mm1.7in | 13.1h13.1h |
Good to know
- Plug
- I · 230 V
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit St Helena?
The best time to visit St Helena is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).
How warm does St Helena get?
Typical daytime highs in St Helena are Mar–May 22°C (71°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (66°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (64°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (69°F).
Is St Helena expensive?
On the ground, St Helena is high-end.
What sort of trip is St Helena good for?
St Helena is good for the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, sunshine and salt water.