What is the average temperature in Tristan da Cunha?
What is the average temperature in Tristan da Cunha? Tristan da Cunha has pleasant temperatures all year long. The wet climate causes a large amount of rainfall, and it is highly unlikely for areas below 500 meters (1,600 feet) to experience frost. The average annual temperature in Tristan da Cunha is a mild 14.8 degrees Celsius (58.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
How often do ships go to Tristan da Cunha?
Only three ships regularly travel to Tristan, but there are less than a dozen voyages per year. Some cruise ships also visit, and there are occasional special voyages.
How many people are in Tristan da Cunha 2023?
19th September 2023, following the birth of Emily Swain on 6th September. There are 235 Tristan da Cunha Islanders. Presently, 18 Resident Islanders are overseas. There are an additional 28 people living on the island, including expatriate workers and their families and visitors.
Is Tristan da Cunha COVID free?
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms that require medical attention on St Helena call the hospital on 22500. See the health section below for information on the healthcare facilities on St Helena. Tristan da Cunha is COVID-19 free, and has had no cases.
Can you buy a house on Tristan da Cunha?
It is not possible to buy real estate or property on the islands.
How long can you stay in Tristan da Cunha?
Most visitors arrive on cruise ships and will spend their time in the Settlement. Some visitors stay for six months or more, become part of the community and will make excursions to Nightingale Island, climb the mountain, and enter into village life.
How long does it take to get to Tristan da Cunha?
A journey to Tristan da Cunha is always by ship. The 2810 km or 1750 mile journey from Cape Town harbour will normally take six days. A landing after the passage depends on the weather, although the Agulhas II normally flies passengers ashore immediately by helicopter, except in severe weather conditions.
Why did people leave Tristan da Cunha?
A volcanic eruption in 1961 led to the evacuation of the population to England, where they tasted modern life.
Is Tristan da Cunha more remote than Hawaii?
Hawaii isn't even the most remote archipelago. That distinction belongs to the same Tristan da Cunha, which is 1,740 miles from South Africa, and is part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascencion and Tristan da Cunha.