The Channel Islands' climate is a maritime one, with
moderate temperatures experienced throughout the year. Sheltered by
England and France, the islands are spared the strong winds of most
offshore locations. Winters tend to be damp and cloudy, while
summers are warm and sunny. Jersey is well known for experiencing
the most annual sunshine in the whole of the British Isles.
The summer months, between May and September, are the
best time to visit Jersey, when sun is plentiful and temperatures
comfortably warm. July and August are the hottest months, when
temperatures have been known to exceed more than 72°F (22°C).
Although rain is possible at any time of year, summer
is also the driest season in Jersey. The driest months are between
June and August, while the wettest months are between October and
January, in winter.
Winters in Jersey are relatively mild and the average
temperature during January, the coldest month, hovers around the
48°F (9°C) mark. However, it is not unheard of for temperatures to
drop below freezing during the winter. Snowfall on Jersey is rare,
and some years pass with no snowfall on the island at all.
Jersey Airport
Location: 4.6 miles (7.4km) northwest of Saint Helier.
Time: No GMT offset (in the summer months
GMT+1).
Getting to the city:
There is a regular bus service (bus 15) from Jersey Airport to
St Helier, via Red Houses and St Aubin's Village, which takes
approximately 30 mins. The airport bus stop is situated in front of
the arrivals hall and passengers travelling to the airport
disembark in front of the departure hall. Private coaches operating
at the airport include Signature Coaches, Tantivy Blue Coach and
Waverley Coaches. There are also chauffeur driven luxury and
executive vehicles for hire.
Car Rental:
Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Europcar, and
Hertz.
Airport Taxis:
There is a taxi rank adjacent to the arrivals hall. Public taxis
are metered and different tariffs apply for day and night. It costs
about £12 for a taxi into St Helier from the airport and it is
possible to pre-book a cab. This option is more expensive than
ranked taxis.
Facilities:
There is a Bureau de Change at the information desk in the
departure hall, as well as ATM facilities. There is free wifi at
the airport, postal services and executive/business lounges. There
is also first-aid and special assistance available at the
airport.
Parking
There is short- and long-term parking available at the
airport.