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Best Time to Visit Tilquhillie Castle #

The best time to visit Tilquhillie Castle area is in summer (June-August) when weather is mild and outdoor access is easiest.

Summer (best time)

June-August · 10 to 18°C

Mildest weather and longest daylight in northeastern Scotland-best for visiting castle exteriors and nearby coastal scenery.

Spring/Autumn (shoulder seasons)

March-May, September-October · 2 to 12°C

Changeable weather with fewer tourists; good for quieter visits but expect wind and rain at times.

Winter

November-February · -1 to 6°C

Cold, often wet and windy; some rural roads or nearby services may be limited and outdoor exploration is less comfortable.

Weather & Climate near Tilquhillie Castle #

Climate

Tilquhillie Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (837 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

24°

Warmest Month

-9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

6.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 8°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

16.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

17.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

15.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

85 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.4h daylight

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