Strumble Head

Cape Rugged Pembrokeshire headland with notable lighthouse

A coastal headland on Wales’s Pembrokeshire coast, Strumble Head includes a lighthouse and clifftop paths; visitors come for coastal walks, seabird colonies and boat trips that search for porpoises and dolphins.

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Strumble Head
Strumble Head (Pen-Caer), Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK
52.0292, -5.0708
Free to access; lighthouse area may have restricted access in rough weather

How to Get to Strumble Head #

Strumble Head lies on the north Pembrokeshire coast. Drive from Fishguard or Cardigan along the A487 and local coastal roads; limited parking is available near the headland viewpoint. Local bus services connect coastal towns but schedules are infrequent.

Tips for Visiting Strumble Head #

  • Visit at dawn or dusk for seabird activity and the best light on the cliffs.
  • Watch tides and boat traffic; local boat tours sometimes offer coastal viewpoints and whale-watching opportunities in season.

Best Time to Visit Strumble Head #

Spring and summer for calmer conditions and birdlife; be cautious of weather at any season.

Spring-Summer
April-August · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Best for sea-bird colonies, coastal walks and calmer seas.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 8-15°C (46-59°F)
Good light and fewer tourists; churning seas can add drama to the cliffs.
Winter
Nov-Feb · 2-10°C (36-50°F)
Stormy seas and strong winds-spectacular but hazardous.

Weather & Climate near Strumble Head #

Climate

Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (895 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
11° 16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
13° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
12° 16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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