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Georgetown

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Georgetown month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Georgetown are typically September, October and November, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), September the coldest (average low 23°C), and March the wettest (about 28 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)
January25.724.6411.8
February26.725.61011.8
March27.326.12811.7
April27.426.21811.6
May26.925.7911.4
June26.024.7911.3
July25.123.71011.1
August24.323.0811.1
September23.922.6810.6
October24.022.7510.8
November24.323.2411.2
December24.923.7411.5

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People and places shaping Georgetown

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Research updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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People associated with this place

  • Edmond Halley

    Astronomer who established an observatory near Georgetown in the late 17th century to study the stars of the Southern Hemisphere.

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    Exiled to Saint Helena during the period when local structures such as the former Exiles Club (Royal Marines barracks) were associated with Georgetown on Ascension Island.

Historical figures

  • Napoleon

    Associated with the period of exile to Saint Helena and the building of the former Exiles Club as a Royal Marines barracks.

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    Mentioned as the most famous resident of Saint Helena, with arrival in 1815 and early stay spent in Jamestown.

  • Edmond Halley

    Famous astronomer who established an observatory near the town in the late 17th century to study southern hemisphere stars.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • St Mary's Church

    The town is centred on St Mary's Church, part of the Anglican Diocese of St Helena.

  • Exiles Club

    A former Royal Marines barracks built in Georgetown at the time of Napoleon's exile.

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01 · Overview

Georgetown, in brief

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02 · History

How Georgetown took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Georgetown

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Georgetown

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Georgetown

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Georgetown

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Georgetown

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08 · Questions

Questions about Georgetown

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Frequently Asked Questions about Georgetown

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01 · Q&A

Where is Georgetown located and what are its coordinates?

Georgetown is situated in Saint Helena at geographic coordinates -7.9286, -14.4119, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Georgetown?

Georgetown has a recorded population of approximately 5,012 and observes the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Georgetown?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Georgetown include EN-SH, with SHP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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