Best time to visit Jersey
The island slopes gently southward; it's a giant suntrap on sunny days.![]()
While temperatures in Jersey are mild year-round – with warm summers and cool winters – it is still a very exposed island sitting in the north Atlantic, so be prepared for storms, fog, winds and unpredictable weather. It’s still said to have more sunshine per year than the rest of the British Isles, though, so if travelling from Apr-Oct, there should be chance to take advantage of the gorgeous sandy beaches. While winters are mild, they are damp, making the cold rather unpleasant. But if you don’t mind the chill, you’ll have the place to yourself – this is the best time to visit Jersey for coastal foraging, stormy photography scenes and wild country walks without another soul in sight.
When to visit Jersey & when not to
Our top Jersey Holiday
Jersey self guided walking tours, The Channel Islands
Walking holiday on Jersey in the Channel Islands
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This holiday can be booked from the 1st March to 31st October each year
This holiday can be booked from the 1st March to 31st October each year
Jersey Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
4
8
102
FEB
4
8
77
MAR
5
10
76
APR
6
12
55
MAY
9
16
56
JUN
12
18
48
JUL
14
20
42
AUG
14
20
52
SEP
13
19
75
OCT
11
16
91
NOV
7
12
115
DEC
5
9
112
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Our activity pick: Spring and autumn walking weeks
Each May and September, expert guides lead walkers on over 40 walks around the island – along cliffs, around villages, and through woodland, including areas which are usually closed to the public. Organised by Jersey Tourism, walks are free of charge, and range in length and difficulty, the most challenging being the five-day ‘Around the Island’ hike.Festivals & events in Jersey
St Catherine’s farm & craft markets
From April to October, St Catherine’s hosts Sunday markets selling ‘Genuine Jersey’ goods. These items, guaranteed to be from the island, include farm produce and crafts. There are also mini tours of local attractions, and sand sculpting.The Battle of Flowers
The Battle of Flowers is a huge carnival. Musicians, dancers and floral floats parade through the streets, in a tradition that was founded to mark King Edward VII’s 1902 coronation. The intricately designed floats take months to build and are covered with fresh and dried flora. The “Battle” happens when flowers are ripped from the floats and flung at onlookers – who hurl them back.
Jersey Folk Festival
Like many things in Jersey, the Folk Festival punches well above its weight; previous acts have included Van Morrison, Ray Davies and Badly Drawn Boy, as well as local bands singing in Jersey’s own Jèrriais language. The festival takes place in June or July in St Helier’s People’s Park.
More about Jersey
Jersey is a gem. Well actually, it’s like a melange of gemstones melted into one, as this Jersey travel guide aims to show you.
There are many Jersey highlights, but one of its greatest is that it is so small.
If sea swimming is your thing, then that will be top of your list of things to do in Jersey, with a beach at the end of every lane.
It’s not hard to see the appeal of Jersey walking holidays. Stunning coastal walks and pleasant inland trails too; lovely weather most of the year and abundant places to break up your hike.
Travelling in Jersey with kids is Enid Blyton, Swallows and Amazons, Hardy Boys and of course Gerald Durrell all rolled into one.
Our Jersey travel tips go into more detail on the island's classic walking terrain including a fantastic coastal route, oodles of delicious, fresh local produce available, and a fascinating history especially with its role in World War II.
Jersey is not a place that has big issues. In fact, responsible tourism in Jersey is all about slow.
