World Guide

Bermuda

Territory · Americas, Northern America

Bermuda
Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Bermuda is a territory in the Northern American region, covering 53 square kilometers with a population of about 65,000 people. Its capital is Hamilton. The territory is a sovereign of the United Kingdom and offers visitors access to various historical, natural, and coastal sites.

Highlights

This reference covers 9 top sights across the territory. Historical interest centers on St. George's, where travelers can visit St. Peter's Church, the State House, and the UNESCO-listed Fort St. Catherine. Other notable structures include the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, and the Somerset Bridge. For nature and exploration, the territory features the Royal Naval Dockyard, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, and Crystal Cave.

Food and drink

The local cuisine includes Bermuda fish chowder.

When to go

Based on the climate at the capital, temperatures remain mild throughout the year. The warmest months are July, August, and September, which all average 26 °C. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with August and October seeing the highest precipitation levels. The cooler months are January, February, and March, with averages of 18 °C.

Practical notes

Bermuda uses the Bermudian dollar (BMD) and English is the spoken language. The time zone is UTC−04:00. The territory uses type A and B plugs with a voltage of 120 V, and driving is on the left side of the road. The calling code is +1441 and the internet TLD is .bm.

Cities

Food and drink to try in Bermuda

  • Bermuda fish chowder

Top sights in Bermuda

  1. Royal Naval DockyardRoyal Naval DockyardSandys Parish
  2. Spittal Pond Nature ReserveSpittal Pond Nature ReserveSmith's Parish
  3. Somerset BridgeSomerset BridgeSandys Parish
  4. Crystal CaveCrystal CaveHamilton Parish
  5. St. Peter's Church, St. George'sSt. Peter's Church, St. George'sSt. George's
  6. Gibbs Hill LighthouseGibbs Hill LighthouseSouthampton Parish
  7. Fort St. CatherineUNESCOFort St. CatherineSt. George's
  8. Cathedral of the Most Holy TrinityCathedral of the Most Holy TrinityHamilton
  9. State HouseState HouseSt. George's

Weather by month

The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average temperature, °C181818192124262626242220
Rainfall, mm143130130119114118134174158180114129
Rainy days161113121317161718151414

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hamilton (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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