Peel
City in Isle of Man
Peel is a town in the Isle of Man with a population of 5,710. Located 16 km from the capital Douglas, it draws visitors with its historical landmarks such as Peel Castle and Peel Cathedral.
What to see
The town features notable historic sites including Peel Castle and Peel Cathedral.
When to go
Average temperatures range from 6 °C in February to 15 °C in August. Rain occurs throughout the year, with monthly rainfall totals between 61 mm in May and 121 mm in October. The warmest months are July and August, while December has the most rainy days, averaging about 21 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Isle of Man Airport, located 16 km away in Castletown, Rushen. The town is also 16 km from the capital city of Douglas.
Top sights in Peel
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 Peel (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.