La Motte, Jersey Island
Tidal island off Jersey's coast
La Motte, Jersey at a Glance#
Address: La Motte, Jersey (St. Ouen parish), Channel Islands
How to Get to La Motte, Jersey#
La Motte is accessible on foot from St. Ouen’s Bay at low tide via a tidal causeway. Check local tide tables and island access advisories before attempting the crossing.
Tips for Visiting La Motte, Jersey#
- Time a visit to low tide to walk the causeway if open and safe - local tide tables and signage control access.
- Look for carved stones and WWII-era features on the islet, which has layers of utility through centuries.
- Wear sturdy shoes: the path across the tidal flats can be slippery and rocky.
Best Time to Visit La Motte, Jersey#
Visit on a low-tide day between late spring and early autumn for the safest crossings and most pleasant weather.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 12-20 °C
Best weather for exploring the foreshore and tidal causeways.
Winter
December-February · 5-10 °C
Quieter and atmospheric, though rougher seas and stronger winds limit crossings.
Weather & Climate near La Motte, Jersey#
Climate
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (807 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 30
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 93 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 72 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 68 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 7° - 13° | 7° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 6.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.2h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 16° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 21° | 18° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 11° - 16° | 13° | 83 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 8° - 12° | 7° | 103 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | 6° - 10° | 4° | 98 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
