Saumarez Park

Park Public park and gardens with historic manor house

On Guernsey in the Channel Islands, Saumarez Park combines formal gardens, woodland walks and a manor house; families visit for playgrounds, seasonal events and on‑site cafés.

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Saumarez Park
Saumarez Park, St Sampson, Guernsey (Channel Islands)
49.4703, -2.5792
Open public park (generally 8am-dusk)
Free

How to Get to Saumarez Park #

Saumarez Park is in St Sampson, Guernsey. From Guernsey town it’s a short drive or bus ride; local island buses serve routes that stop within a ten-minute walk of the park.

Tips for Visiting Saumarez Park #

  • Visit the Grade II-listed Victorian folly and stable yard-small historic details get missed by casual walkers.
  • On sunny afternoons the children's playground and paddling pool area can be very busy; head to the walled garden for quieter paths.
  • Check the Guernsey National Trust events calendar-Saumarez hosts concerts and seasonal markets.

Best Time to Visit Saumarez Park #

As a temperate island park, late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of flora and event programming.

Late spring/early summer
May-Jul · 10-18°C
Flowerbeds and the walled garden are at their best; island weather is mild.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 10-15°C
Quieter paths and pleasant light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Saumarez Park #

Climate

Saumarez Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (858 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 17°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 19°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
15° 20°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
13° 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
11° 15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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