Guernsey
Plan a visit or move to Guernsey with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Guernsey is generally safe, with standard maritime caution advised due to extreme tidal ranges and fast currents around local waters.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Extremely strong tidal flows and fast currents (up to 12 knots) surrounding the island waters.
- Stable parliamentary democracy with secure internal governance.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Guernsey month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guernsey are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 17–18°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 18°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and November the wettest (about 139 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9 | 7.8 | 124 | 4.3 |
| February | 9.7 | 7.8 | 78 | 5.6 |
| March | 10.0 | 8.1 | 74 | 7.7 |
| April | 10.9 | 9.2 | 43 | 10.7 |
| May | 12.9 | 11.3 | 44 | 12.0 |
| June | 15.2 | 13.7 | 45 | 12.2 |
| July | 17.0 | 15.7 | 36 | 12.5 |
| August | 17.9 | 16.5 | 56 | 11.1 |
| September | 17.5 | 15.8 | 71 | 9.4 |
| October | 15.9 | 14.0 | 128 | 7.2 |
| November | 13.2 | 11.1 | 139 | 5.3 |
| December | 11.4 | 9.4 | 135 | 4.0 |
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People and places shaping Guernsey
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Research updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026Past and future events in Guernsey
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Previously
- German Occupation of Guernsey
Occupied by Nazi Germany from 30 June 1940 until liberation on 9 May 1945.
- Liberation Day
Annual celebration on 9 May commemorating the liberation of Guernsey from German occupation in 1945.
- Invasion by Owain Lawgoch
Invasion of Guernsey in 1372 by Aragonese mercenaries commanded by Owain Lawgoch.
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01 · OverviewGuernsey, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Guernsey took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Guernsey
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Guernsey
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Guernsey
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06 · TravelTravelling through Guernsey
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Guernsey
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Guernsey
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guernsey
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Guernsey?
The capital of Guernsey is Saint Peter Port, and the total national population is estimated at 65,228.
02 · Q&AWhere is Guernsey located and what is its total area?
Guernsey is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 78 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Guernsey?
The official currency is Pound (GBP) and the recognized languages include en, nrf.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Guernsey?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Guernsey include Saint Peter Port, Vale Parish, Saint Sampson, Saint Pierre du Bois Parish, Forest Parish.
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