Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Practical guide
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is in Western Africa. It covers 394 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Jamestown. People speak English and the currency is the British Pound (GBP).
- Capital
- Jamestown
- Population
- —
- Area
- 394 km²
- Currency
- British Pound · GBP
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- Atlantic/St_Helena
- Dialling code
- +2
- Domain
- .sh
When to go to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
The best months to visit Jamestown are January, June and December. In Jamestown, daytime highs go from 21° in September to 26° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is June (8 mm) and the driest is January (2 mm). It rains little all year round.
Weather in Jamestown month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| low | 20° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| rain | 2 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 5 mm | 7 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 3 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown.
What currency is used in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha uses the British Pound (GBP).
What language is spoken in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
In Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha?
The best months to visit Jamestown are January, June and December. In Jamestown, daytime highs go from 21° in September to 26° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is June (8 mm) and the driest is January (2 mm). It rains little all year round.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).