Dundeugh Castle

Ruins Historic Scottish castle ruin near Loch Lomond

Dundeugh Castle
55.1667, -4.2000

How to Get to Dundeugh Castle #

Access is by rural lanes from larger Scottish towns; plan for narrow roads and limited parking. Consult local visitor information for exact directions and permitted access.

Tips for Visiting Dundeugh Castle #

  • Wear good walking shoes - castle approaches in Scotland can be overgrown and boggy in places.
  • Check local estate rules and bird-nesting seasons to avoid restricted access.

Best Time to Visit Dundeugh Castle #

Late spring through summer is best for visiting remote Scottish castles given daylight and drier conditions.

Late spring to summer
May-Aug · 6-18°C (43-64°F)
Longest daylight hours and most stable weather for exploring remote ruins.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 4-15°C (39-59°F)
Good light and fewer midges but increasingly wet conditions.

Weather & Climate near Dundeugh Castle #

Climate

Dundeugh Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1511 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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