Clarence Battery Monument
Coastal artillery battery on Jersey with historic defenses
Clarence Battery at a Glance#
Address: Clarence Battery, Alderney, Channel Islands
How to Get to Clarence Battery#
Clarence Battery is on Alderney in the Channel Islands. Access to Alderney is by ferry from Guernsey or by regional flights; once on Alderney, the battery is reachable by a short coastal walk from St. Anne’s town center or by local taxi services.
Tips for Visiting Clarence Battery#
- Approach early in the day to avoid the shifting winds that can make coastal cliffs slippery.
- Wear shoes with good grip-the battlements and steps show decades of sea-salt wear.
- Take the footpath from the adjacent car park to avoid the steeper approach from the town.
Best Time to Visit Clarence Battery#
Best in summer for access and calm seas; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits but more variable weather.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 13-18°C
Calmest seas and best visibility for the coastal walk; tourist services are most consistent.
Spring/Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 8-15°C
Fewer crowds and crisp light for photography; weather can be changeable.
Weather & Climate near Clarence Battery#
Climate
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (841 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 31
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 100 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 76 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 72 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 6° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 15° | 13° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.2h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 20° | 18° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 11° - 15° | 13° | 87 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 8° - 12° | 10° | 106 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | 6° - 10° | 4° | 102 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |