Longwood House
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Longwood House is a built structure, heritage site, and museum located in Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It is operated by the French State. It is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 19 °C in July and August to 22 °C in January, February, March, April, and December. Monthly rain ranges from 24 mm in November to 70 mm in June.
The nearest airport is Saint Helena International Airport in Jamestown, located 4 km away. The site is 5 km from the capital, Jamestown. Nearby sights include Plantation House, Saint Helena at 4.1 km and Jacob's Ladder at 4.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 23 °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 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 51 | 63 | 60 | 46 | 70 | 66 | 67 | 44 | 33 | 24 | 32 |
| 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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