Melbourne Castle Castle
Medieval castle ruins in Melbourne, Derbyshire
Medieval castle ruins at Melbourne, England, visited for local history and proximity to Melbourne Hall and surrounding parkland.
Melbourne Castle at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Melbourne Castle#
Best visited late spring through early autumn (May-September) when daylight and milder weather make exploring the castle and surrounding grounds most pleasant.
Spring
March-May · ~5-15°C
Mild, lengthening days and flowering gardens make it pleasant for exploring the castle area and nearby historic town.
Summer
June-August · ~15-22°C
Warmest, driest period; best for walking the grounds and visiting nearby attractions with the most daylight.
Autumn
September-November · ~5-15°C
Crisp weather and autumn colours-quieter than summer but prone to occasional rain.
Weather & Climate near Melbourne Castle#
Climate
Melbourne Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (640 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
Air Quality:
AQI 36
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 57 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 42 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 47 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 47 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 49 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 55 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 47 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 59 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 58 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 58 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 61 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
