Guernsey
Practical guide
Guernsey is in Northern Europe. It covers 78 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is St. Peter Port. People speak English, French, Guernésiais and the currency is the British Pound (GBP).
- Capital
- St. Peter Port
- Population
- —
- Area
- 78 km²
- Currency
- British Pound · GBP
- Languages
- English, French, Guernésiais
- Time zone
- Europe/Guernsey
- Dialling code
- +44
- Domain
- .gg
When to go to Guernsey
The best months to visit Saint Peter Port are July, August and September. In Saint Peter Port, daytime highs go from 8° in January to 19° in July. The wettest month is November (108 mm) and the driest is July (40 mm). The rainy season runs from November to January.
Weather in Saint Peter Port month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 8° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° |
| low | 5° | 4° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| rain | 103 mm | 79 mm | 73 mm | 51 mm | 50 mm | 47 mm | 40 mm | 48 mm | 68 mm | 90 mm | 108 mm | 105 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Guernsey
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guernsey?
The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port.
What currency is used in Guernsey?
Guernsey uses the British Pound (GBP).
What language is spoken in Guernsey?
In Guernsey, people speak English, French, Guernésiais.
When is the best time to visit Guernsey?
The best months to visit Saint Peter Port are July, August and September. In Saint Peter Port, daytime highs go from 8° in January to 19° in July. The wettest month is November (108 mm) and the driest is July (40 mm). The rainy season runs from November to January.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).