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Port Saint Mary

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Updated Monday, October 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Port Saint Mary month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Port Saint Mary are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 16–17°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 17°C), February the coldest (average low 5°C), and November the wettest (about 131 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January8.15.3984.1
February8.35.2975.7
March8.85.4877.5
April10.66.5619.8
May13.79.25311.9
June15.911.87611.9
July17.213.18711.3
August17.213.79410.5
September15.812.41118.3
October13.410.61225.9
November10.67.91314.6
December9.36.61273.3

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Research updated Monday, September 28, 2026
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Past and future events in Port Saint Mary

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Destruction of the Alfred Pier Lighthouse

    A small 1860s pepperpot lighthouse at the end of Alfred Pier was destroyed in a storm on the night of 11/12 January 2009.

  2. Opening of the National Dunkirk Memorial

    A memorial featuring the restored anchor of Mona's Queen commemorating losses in 1940 opened at Kallow Point on 29 May 2012.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • John Dale Lace

    South African gold and diamond mining magnate born in Port Saint Mary.

  • Mollie Sugden

    Actress who lived in Port Saint Mary for several years.

  • Quintin Gill

    Former Member of the House of Keys for Rushen who resides in Port Saint Mary.

  • Juan Watterson

    Speaker of the House of Keys who resides in Port Saint Mary.

  • Davy Knowles

    Blues/rock guitarist and singer born in Port Saint Mary.

Historical figures

  • Vincent Peter Patrick Karalius

    Famous Rugby League player associated with Port Saint Mary.

  • John Gell

    Manx language teacher and author who lived in Port Saint Mary.

Local business and employers

  • Albert

    Pub located in Port Saint Mary.

  • The Railway Station

    Pub located adjacent to Port Saint Mary railway station.

  • Isle of Man Yacht Club

    Yacht club based at Port Saint Mary harbour.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Port Saint Mary, in brief

Port Saint Mary is a village district located in the south-western part of the Isle of Man, near Port Erin. The settlement takes its name from the former Chapel of St Mary, or Keeill Moirrey, which is thought to have overlooked Chapel Bay.

Where is Port Saint Mary situated geographically?

The village lies at latitude 54.07405 and longitude -4.73858 in admin1 Port St Mary at an elevation of 10 metres. Positioned in the south-west of the island, Port St Mary features both a tidal inner harbour with a pier created in 1812 and an outer harbour formed by the Alfred Pier built in 1882. Chapel Bay, a sandy beach located in the northern part of the village, is utilized for recreation and bathing during the summer months.

What characterizes the local climate and transport connectivity?

Transport communications include a railway station situated just north of the village, acting as a stop on the surviving section of the Isle of Man Railway running between Douglas and Port Erin. During the summer season, steam trains operate on the line several times a day. Additionally, the village is served by Bus Vannin services connecting to Port Erin, Castletown, Douglas, and Onchan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Saint Mary

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01 · Q&A

Where is Port Saint Mary located and what are its coordinates?

Port Saint Mary is situated in Isle of Man at geographic coordinates 54.0740, -4.7386, with an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Port Saint Mary?

Port Saint Mary has a recorded population of approximately a monitored urban population and observes the Europe/Isle_of_Man time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Port Saint Mary?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Port Saint Mary include English, GV, with GBP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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