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United Kingdom·🌊 Coastal

The second-largest Channel Island lies in the English Channel, closer to France than to England. Guernsey impresses with wild cliff paths, sheltered bays, and fascinating WWII occupation history. St Peter Port is one of the prettiest harbours in the English Channel.

What awaits you

BeachHikingCampingMuseumsNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
10°
Feb
10°
Mar
11°
Apr
13°
May
15°
Jun
17°
Jul
18°
Aug
18°
Sep
17°
Oct
14°
Nov
11°
Dec
Water temperature
11°
Jan
10°
Feb
10°
Mar
11°
Apr
13°
May
16°
Jun
17°
Jul
18°
Aug
18°
Sep
17°
Oct
15°
Nov
12°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
12d
Feb
15d
Mar
10d
Apr
6d
May
8d
Jun
7d
Jul
9d
Aug
15d
Sep
17d
Oct
19d
Nov
18d
Dec

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Guernsey as a Vacation Destination

Guernsey is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 18°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Tent camping sites are available.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€€
Local languages
EN, FR
Camping
Tent