Hadrian's Wall Vallum Aelium
United Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom is a Roman archaeological site, Roman limes, cordon, and international border. Created by Hadrian in the year 122, it is a World Heritage Site and part of the Limes Britannicus and borders of the Roman Empire. It is operated by English Heritage and ranks as number 4 by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs from 5 °C in January, February, and December to 17 °C in July and August, with lows reaching 0 °C in winter months. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the driest month being May at 72 mm of rain across about 15 days, and the wettest month November at 122 mm across about 18 days.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport at a distance of 38 km, and the location is 417 km from London. Nearby sights include Angel of the North at a distance of 46.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 117 | 91 | 92 | 76 | 72 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 94 | 112 | 122 | 115 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
