Peel Castle
Peel Castle is a castle located in Peel on the Isle of Man. Commissioned by Magnus Barefoot, it stands as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The castle is open daily from April to October between 11AM and 3PM. Admission costs £9 for adults, while children enter free. Please note that the site does not have wheelchair access. The nearest airport is Isle of Man Airport, which is 17 km away, and the site is also 17 km from Douglas.
Because the climate is generally cool, with average temperatures ranging from 6 °C to 15 °C, visitors should prepare for varying conditions. Rainfall is consistent throughout the year, with the driest months occurring from April to June. You can combine a visit to Peel Castle with nearby locations such as Peel Cathedral, located 0.7 km away, or the Manx Museum and Tynwald, both approximately 16 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 15 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 97 | 68 | 81 | 66 | 61 | 67 | 66 | 76 | 89 | 121 | 118 | 112 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
