Fast CastleFast Castle at a Glance
Tips for Visiting Fast Castle
- Fast Castle sits on an exposed coastal crag-plan your visit for calm, dry weather and avoid the site in strong winds or poor visibility to reduce risk on the cliff-top approaches.
- Stick to the marked coastal footpaths and keep well back from cliff edges; the best photographic viewpoints are from the coastal path rather than trying to scramble closer to unstable ruins.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Fast Castle
Best visited late spring through early autumn for safer, more pleasant coastal walking and clearer views.
Summer
June-August · 12-18°C
Milder, longer days make cliff-top walking and viewing the coast easiest, though it can still be windy; visitor numbers are highest.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, September-October · 5-15°C
Cooler and generally quieter, often the best balance of accessibility and fewer people; coastal weather can be changeable.
Winter
November-March · 0-7°C
Cold, wet and windy conditions are common; some paths may be slippery and daylight is limited.
Weather & Climate near Fast Castle
Climate
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (724 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 25
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 5° | -3° | 71 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 6° | -3° | 52 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 0° | 52 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 3° | 40 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 6° | 49 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 52 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 69 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 66 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 5° | 75 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 0° | 72 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 68 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |