Elizabeth Castle
Elizabeth Castle is a castle and independent museum located in Saint Helier, Jersey, named after Elizabeth I of England and established in 1594. It is operated by Jersey Heritage and ranks as the second most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. Visitors can explore this historic site which has stood since 1594.
Planning a visit
The site is open from April to October from 10:00 to 17:30, with approximate dates. Average temperatures range from 7 °C in February to 17 °C in August, with monthly rain varying from 49 mm in July to 123 mm in December. The nearest airport is Jersey Airport in St. Peter, located 6 km away, and the castle is 2 km from the capital of Saint Helier.
Nearby sights include Jersey Zoo at 7.1 km, Mont Orgueil at 8.1 km, La Seigneurie at 33.9 km, Castle Cornet at 42.4 km, and Hauteville House at 42.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 17 °C. The wettest is December, with about 123 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 101 | 75 | 76 | 60 | 61 | 51 | 49 | 54 | 72 | 115 | 115 | 123 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
