Best time to visit St Helena

Q: When is the best time to visit St Helena?

The best time to visit St Helena is January, February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in St Helena?

The hottest time of year in St Helena is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in St Helena?

It never rains much in St Helena but March usually has the most rain with an average of 90mm. There are normally 15 days in March with some rain.

Q: When is the sea warmest in St Helena?

The sea is usually at its warmest in St Helena in March when the water temperature reaches 25°C.

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When is the best time to visit St Helena?

The best time to visit St Helena is January, February, March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Sep
64
Oct
66
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in St Helena?

The hottest time of year in St Helena is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 73°F.

Does it ever rain in St Helena?

It never rains much in St Helena but March usually has the most rain with an average of 3.5 inches. There are normally 15 days in March with some rain.

When is the sea warmest in St Helena?

The sea is usually at its warmest in St Helena in March when the water temperature reaches 77°F.

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