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Bell Rock Lighthouse

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Bell Rock Lighthouse

United Kingdom
Best timeAug–Sep
Set inUnited Kingdom
In season~61°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

37–64°F
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
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Map showing the location of Bell Rock Lighthouse
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr, Jun, Aug. Go in May, Jul, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 42%
WarmestJul · 64°F
WettestNov
Best windowAug–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Bell Rock Lighthouse, off the coast of Angus, Scotland, is the world's oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse. It was built between 1807 and 1810 by Robert Stevenson on the Bell Rock in the North Sea, 11 miles (18 km) east of the Firth of Tay. Standing 35 metres (115 ft) tall, its light is visible from 35 statute miles (56 km) inland.

Best time to visit

Aim for Aug–Sep, the 2 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Glenkinchie
42 mi away
Arthur's Seat
45 mi away
Edinburgh
45 mi away
Scottish Parliament
45 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bell Rock Lighthouse?

The best time to visit Bell Rock Lighthouse is August–September, in United Kingdom.

Where is Bell Rock Lighthouse?

Bell Rock Lighthouse is in United Kingdom.

What is Bell Rock Lighthouse known for?

The Bell Rock Lighthouse, off the coast of Angus, Scotland, is the world's oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse. It was built between 1807 and 1810 by Robert Stevenson on the Bell Rock in the North Sea, 11 miles (18 km) east of the Firth of Tay. Standing 35 metres (115 ft) tall, its light is visible from 35 statute miles (56 km) inland.

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