Jacob's Ladder
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Jacob's Ladder is a set of stairs located in Jamestown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, opened in the year 1829. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The site ranks second among the country's sights on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 19 °C in August to 24 °C in March. Monthly rain ranges from 20 mm in November to 60 mm in June. Wheelchair access is not available.
The nearest airport is Saint Helena International Airport, located 9 km away in Jamestown. Jamestown is 0 km from the capital. Nearby sights include Plantation House, Saint Helena at a distance of 3.3 km and Longwood House at a distance of 4.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 43 | 53 | 51 | 39 | 60 | 56 | 56 | 37 | 28 | 20 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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