Hopetoun Monument Monument
Granite monument atop Byres Hill commemorating Admiral Hopetoun
Hopetoun Monument at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Hopetoun Monument#
Visit Hopetoun Monument in late spring through summer (April-August) for the mildest weather, long daylight and best walking conditions.
Summer (best)
June-August · 10-20°C (approx.)
Milder weather and long daylight hours make for pleasant walks to the monument and good visibility for surrounding views.
Spring / Autumn (good)
April-May, September-October · 5-15°C (approx.)
Cool, often drier conditions and fewer midges than summer; good for hiking and quieter visits.
Winter (challenging)
December-February · -1-8°C (approx.)
Cold, potentially windy and wet conditions; paths may be muddy or icy and daylight is short.
Weather & Climate near Hopetoun Monument#
Climate
Hopetoun Monument'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. Moderate rainfall (752 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Air Quality:
AQI 28
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 71 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 50 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 56 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 3° | 47 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 7° | 55 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 56 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 63 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 70 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 77 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 71 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 66 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
