Forth Bridge
South Queensferry, United Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Forth Bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic civil engineering landmark. This steel cantilever, truss, and railway bridge was opened in 1890 and is one of the 124 sights listed on this site in the United Kingdom.
Planning a visit
April is one of the drier months for visitors, with about 11 rainy days and a high of 11 °C. The warmest months are July and August, which have daily highs of 18 °C. The bridge is located 5 km from Edinburgh Airport and 543 km from London.
Nearby sights include Edinburgh Castle (12.9 km), St Giles' Cathedral (13.4 km), Holyrood Palace (14.3 km), and Arthur's Seat (15.3 km). The Falkirk Wheel is also 28.2 km away. More information is available on the official website.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 56 | 61 | 45 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 86 | 76 | 70 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
