Plantation House, Saint Helena
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Plantation House is a building in Saint Helena that dates back to 1791. It ranks as the third most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate on Saint Helena remains consistent throughout the year, with average temperatures ranging from 19 °C in the cooler months of June, July, and August to 23 °C in March. Rainfall is minimal, with very few rainy days reported across all months. This makes the area suitable for a visit at any time of year.
The nearest airport is Saint Helena International Airport, located 8 km away. The site sits 3 km from the capital, Jamestown. Travelers can combine a trip to Plantation House with visits to Jacob's Ladder, which is 3.3 km away, or Longwood House, located 4.1 km away.
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 | 38 | 48 | 59 | 57 | 43 | 67 | 62 | 63 | 41 | 31 | 23 | 30 |
| 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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