St Helier (Jersey) weather (2024)

FAQs

Is Jersey warmer than England? ›

Climate. Jersey's southerly location and sheltered position in the Bay of St Malo mean that we have a generally temperate climate that is often warmer, with more sunshine hours, than you might experience in the other British Isles. Jersey Met produce a ​Jersey weather​ forecast for the local area.

Best time to go to Jersey

The best time to visit Jersey is a lot like what you'd expect for the UK's sunnier coastal towns – July and August are the toastiest months, with highs of 19°C. That might not sound super hot, but Jersey's got more sunshine hours than anywhere in the British Isles.

Dramatic coastal weather paired with stunning sunny, winter days make for an exciting and invigorating experience. Average winter temperatures are around 7°C, so wrap up warm and get ready for an adventure.

The cool season lasts for 3.9 months, from November 25 to March 21, with an average daily high temperature below 51°F. The coldest month of the year in Jersey is February, with an average low of 40°F and high of 47°F.

Normandy and England were simply under a personal union. But today, Jersey and Guernsey are still under English (well, british now) sovereignty, and aside a few tries from France, it kept being the dominions of the kings of England. Important note, it's a "Crown dependency, not a constituant part of the UK.

Eligibility. The Passport Office of the Jersey Government issues British passports only to British citizens living in the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom or the Isle of Man who have a connection to Jersey—e.g. were born, or live in Jersey or are a child born outside Jersey to parents born in Jersey.

Is Jersey expensive to visit? Although Jersey can be expensive to visit, shops are VAT-free and restaurant meals generally cost the same as in the UK. Can you get the ferry to Jersey? You can get the ferry to Jersey from the UK ports of Poole and Portsmouth, arriving in the island capital St Helier.

Snowfall. Snow is relatively common in New Jersey, with most of it occurring between November 15 and April 15. Significant snowfall is much rarer along the coastline and in South Jersey than in Interior North Jersey. The record for 24-hour snowfall is 32 inches in Rutherford on December 14, 1915.

Welcome to Jersey.

There are no formal immigration controls when travelling within the Common Travel Area. You don't need to carry your passport or identity card for immigration purposes; however, customs and immigration officers may ask to see your photo ID and evidence of your UK immigration permissions.

mean daily air temperature of 12.39°C. 2,092.3 hours of sunshine per year. 918.2mm of rainfall per year. mean daily sea temperature of 12.73°C.

Can you use your debit card in Jersey? ›

You'll usually be given Jersey money as change when you're shopping, but English money can be freely used and all major debit and credit cards are accepted. There are ATM machines in St. Helier and across the island.

For the fifth year running, Jersey has kept the title of the sunniest place in the British Isles. In 2022, 2,420 hours of sunshine were recorded throughout the year in Jersey. This was over 10% higher than in Preston, Dorset which ranked second, noting 2,204 hours of annual sunshine hours.

The Scilly Isles. This archipelago off the coast of Cornwall boasts the warmest weather in the UK. The islands have particularly good weather between May and September, however Easter and October half term have often been very pleasant and much quieter so still are good destinations for family holidays.

While temperatures in Jersey are mild year-round – with warm summers and cool winters – it is still a very exposed island sitting in the north Atlantic, so be prepared for storms, fog, winds and unpredictable weather.

Jersey is not part of the UK and is not represented in the UK Parliament. By charter and convention, the UK Parliament does not legislate for the Island without consent.