View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA small, refined atmosphere woven from cobblestone lanes and a yacht harbor. The town center is right behind the harbor, and the appeal is the convenience of landing by tender boat and strolling straight away.

Guernsey (St. Peter Port)

Guernsey (St. Peter Port) · Guernsey · 49.46, -2.54

The main town of Guernsey in the Channel Islands of the English Channel, a hilly port town with stone houses lining its slopes. As a British Crown dependency, it has its own distinct self-government, different from both Britain and France.

Port highlights

About 63,000 on the whole island, and about 18,000 in St. Peter Port

Population

An oceanic climate, milder than mainland Britain. Even in winter it is unlikely to fall below freezing, summers are gentle, and sunshine hours are among the highest in the United Kingdom.

Climate

English (strong French influence on place names and cuisine)

Language

Guernsey pound. Equivalent to the British pound and accepted.

Currency

May to September (beautiful flowers and ideal for coastal walks)

Best time to visit

Local food

Rich dairy products from Guernsey cattle, seafood such as crab and lobster, Guernsey bean jar (bean stew)

Sights

Castle CornetHauteville House, Victor Hugo's place of exileCandie GardensGerman Occupation MuseumCliff paths on the island's south coast

Monthly average high / low temperatures

9°

5°Jan

9°

5°Feb

10°

6°Mar

13°

7°Apr

15°

10°May

18°

12°Jun

20°

14°Jul

20°

14°Aug

18°

13°Sep

15°

11°Oct

12°

8°Nov

10°

6°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GUERNSEY: AIRPORT · about 5.2 km from port · elevation difference about 96 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)167 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

£0.90

Water 500 ml

£3.73

Coffee

£6.93

Inexpensive meal

£5.11

Local beer

£6.00

Big Mac

Prices in St. Peter Port (Guernsey). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices