Ardbreck Castle

Ruins Ruined coastal castle on Scotland's west coast

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Ardbreck Castle
58.1664, -4.9939

How to Get to Ardbreck Castle #

Access requires local driving on minor roads or walking from the nearest village; consult local maps and ferry/taxi services if the site is on an island or remote headland.

Tips for Visiting Ardbreck Castle #

  • Expect rough terrain and limited facilities - treat visits as remote-heritage explorations rather than comfort tours.
  • Check local weather and tide/road conditions before travelling; island and highland roads in northern Scotland can be unpredictable.

Best Time to Visit Ardbreck Castle #

Ardbreck Castle is best visited in the short, light Scottish summer when roads and tracks are most forgiving.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 8-15°C
Longest daylight hours and the most reliable access to remote ruins.

Weather & Climate near Ardbreck Castle #

Climate

Ardbreck Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 0°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1674 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.2h daylight

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