Aberystwyth War Memorial

Monument Town war memorial commemorating local service personnel

Sited on Aberystwyth’s seafront, the war memorial commemorates local servicemen; visitors combine a visit with coastal promenades and local history enquiries.

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The Aberystwyth War Memorial is a civic monument in the town of Aberystwyth, Wales, erected to commemorate local servicemen and women who died in major 20th-century conflicts.

The memorial lists names of the fallen and functions as a focus for local remembrance ceremonies and commemorative events. It is a formal stone monument designed for public visitation and reflection.

The memorial was erected to honour those from the Aberystwyth area who lost their lives in 20th-century wars and has since been the site of annual remembrance services.

Located within the town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, the memorial is sited in a publicly accessible place within the urban area and is visited from the town centre.

Aberystwyth War Memorial
Aberystwyth War Memorial, Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom
52.4139, -4.0910

How to Get to Aberystwyth War Memorial #

On the Aberystwyth seafront, an easy walk from the town centre and Aberystwyth train station.

Tips for Visiting Aberystwyth War Memorial #

  • The memorial is outdoors and best seen at dawn for soft light and fewer visitors.
  • Combine with a walk along the seafront to reflect on the town's maritime connections to wartime history.

Best Time to Visit Aberystwyth War Memorial #

Any time of year; mornings are quieter for contemplation.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Pleasant weather for reflective walks by the sea.

Weather & Climate near Aberystwyth War Memorial #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1001 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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