Isle of Man
Territory · Europe, Northern Europe
The Isle of Man is a territory in Northern Europe with a population of about 84,000 and an area of 572 square kilometers. Its capital is Douglas. The territory offers travellers historic castles, museums, and coastal sights.
Highlights
The Isle of Man covers 7 top sights. In the capital of Douglas and the city of Peel, visitors can explore historic locations such as Castle Rushen, Peel Castle, Peel Cathedral, the Laxey Wheel, Tynwald, the Tower of Refuge, and the Manx Museum.
Food and drink
Local cuisine includes kipper.
When to go
Climate data for the capital, Douglas, shows average temperatures ranging from 6 °C in February to 15 °C in August. Rain falls year-round, with the driest conditions occurring in May at 59 mm and the highest rainfall in October at 120 mm.
Practical notes
The official currency is the Manx pound. Languages spoken are English and Manx. Driving is on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC±00:00. Power plugs are type G with a voltage of 230 V.
Cities
Food and drink to try in Isle of Man
- Kipper
Top sights in Isle of Man
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 15 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 96 | 67 | 80 | 63 | 59 | 66 | 64 | 74 | 87 | 120 | 117 | 110 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Douglas (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.