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Guernsey

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Guernsey?

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 · 20162025

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.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January9.97.81244.3
February9.77.8785.6
March10.08.1747.7
April10.99.24310.7
May12.911.34412.0
June15.213.74512.2
July17.015.73612.5
August17.916.55611.1
September17.515.8719.4
October15.914.01287.2
November13.211.11395.3
December11.49.41354.0

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Past and future events in Guernsey

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. German Occupation of Guernsey

    Occupied by Nazi Germany from 30 June 1940 until liberation on 9 May 1945.

  2. Liberation Day

    Annual celebration on 9 May commemorating the liberation of Guernsey from German occupation in 1945.

  3. Invasion by Owain Lawgoch

    Invasion of Guernsey in 1372 by Aragonese mercenaries commanded by Owain Lawgoch.

Current public leadership

  • Richard Cripwell

    Lieutenant General and Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey since 2022.

People associated with this place

  • Victor Hugo

    French writer who spent fifteen years in exile in Guernsey, where he wrote some of his best-known works.

Historical figures

  • Hellier Gosselin

    Bailiff of Guernsey during the mid-16th century who ordered the burning of an infant during the Marian persecutions.

  • Owain Lawgoch

    Commander of Aragonese mercenaries who invaded Guernsey in 1372.

  • Sir Peter Osborne

    Governor and Royalist troop leader who occupied Castle Cornet during the English Civil War.

Local business and employers

  • Agriterra

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Guernsey. Agricultural investment company.

  • Apax Global Alpha

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Guernsey. British financial company.

  • DADCO Alumina & Chemicals

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Guernsey.

  • Waves

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Guernsey. Former regional airline from Guernsey.

  • Genesis Private Equity Fund III

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Guernsey. Investment fund.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Guernsey yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Castle Cornet

    Historic fortification in Guernsey associated with the English Civil War and World War II alterations.

  • Hauteville House

    Former residence of Victor Hugo in Guernsey, which also houses the French Consulate.

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01 · Overview

Guernsey, in brief

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02 · History

How Guernsey took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Guernsey

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Guernsey

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Guernsey

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Guernsey

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Guernsey

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08 · Questions

Questions about Guernsey

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guernsey

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

What 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&A

Where is Guernsey located and what is its total area?

Guernsey is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 78 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Guernsey?

The official currency is Pound (GBP) and the recognized languages include en, nrf.

04 · Q&A

What 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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