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Best Time to Visit Finlarig Castle #

Late spring to early autumn offers the best combination of milder weather and easier access to the castle ruin and surrounding paths.

Summer

June-August · 12-18°C

Warmest and driest period for exploring the ruin and nearby countryside; popular with visitors.

Shoulder seasons

April-May, September-October · 5-15°C

Quieter and often pleasant for photography and walking; weather can change quickly so come prepared.

Winter

November-March · 0-7°C

Cold, often wet conditions with shorter daylight hours; access may be less comfortable.

Weather & Climate near Finlarig Castle #

Climate

Finlarig 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 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1549 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

26°

Warmest Month

-12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 5°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

198 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 5°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

126 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

134 mm

Rainfall

3.3 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 (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

3.0 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 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

16.8h daylight

August

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

57 Acceptable

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 14°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

144 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

172 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

168 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

1° – 6°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

170 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.7h daylight

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