Saint Helena
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Saint Helena month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saint Helena are typically January, February and May, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), September the coldest (average low 18°C), and March the wettest (about 31 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 21.2 | 25 | 12.3 |
| February | 24.0 | 22.3 | 25 | 11.9 |
| March | 24.4 | 22.6 | 31 | 11.3 |
| April | 24.0 | 22.2 | 22 | 10.8 |
| May | 23.0 | 21.3 | 23 | 10.6 |
| June | 21.7 | 20.0 | 26 | 10.3 |
| July | 20.7 | 18.9 | 28 | 10.0 |
| August | 20.1 | 18.3 | 25 | 9.6 |
| September | 19.8 | 18.2 | 24 | 9.9 |
| October | 19.9 | 18.2 | 23 | 10.2 |
| November | 20.8 | 18.9 | 18 | 11.1 |
| December | 21.7 | 19.8 | 27 | 11.9 |
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Research updated Friday, August 28, 2026Past and future events in Saint Helena
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Previously
- Napoleon’s exile
Napoleon was taken to Saint Helena in October 1815 and lived at Longwood House until his death on 5 May 1821.
- East India Company charter
In 1657 Oliver Cromwell granted the EIC a charter to govern Saint Helena, leading to permanent settlement.
- Opening of Saint Helena Airport
The island’s modern airport opened in 2017, providing the primary means of access.
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01 · OverviewSaint Helena, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Saint Helena took shape
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Saint Helena?
The capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown, and the total national population is estimated at 7,460.
02 · Q&AWhere is Saint Helena located and what is its total area?
Saint Helena is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 410 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Saint Helena?
The official currency is Pound (SHP) and the recognized languages include en-SH.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Saint Helena?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Saint Helena include Georgetown, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Half Tree Hollow, St. Paul's, Longwood.
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