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Tarbert Castle
Tarbert Castle
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Eilean Dubh, Kyles of Bute
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Goat Fell
Scotland, United Kingdom

Tarbert

Tarbert is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,130 (2016). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,130
Local time10:12
55.86° N, 5.42° WElevation 11 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codePA29
The year in Tarbertweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33October
October: high / low13° / 8°
Rain this month218mm
Sea this month13°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Tarbert at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

116 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

95 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

August

Monuments nearby9+

within 14 km

Weather in Tarbert

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
12°C

Cloudy · wind 25 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct15°10°
Sat31 Oct14°7°3.1 mm
Sun1 Nov12°4°
Mon2 Nov10°2°
Tue3 Nov10°2°
Wed4 Nov11°4°
Thu5 Nov11°5°
Fri6 Nov11°5°
Sat7 Nov10°2°

When to go to Tarbert

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161717264352595949331816
High8°8°9°11°14°16°18°18°16°13°10°8°
Low3°3°4°5°7°10°12°12°10°8°5°3°
Rain (mm)22515718010795100116141177218210201
Wet days221818161819232219212121
Sea9°8°8°8°10°12°13°14°14°13°12°10°

What's on in Tarbert

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

All events

Monuments and museums in Tarbert

All monuments

Outdoors around Tarbert

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Tarbert Golf ClubGolf courses
1.8 km
Kyles of Bute Golf ClubGolf courses
2.2 km
Tarbert Holiday ParkCamp sites
3.6 km
Kilbrannan Sound ViewpointViewpoints
11 km

Nature around Tarbert

Nature in United Kingdom

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Tarbert

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tarbert

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Tarbert

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Tarbert from above

Postal code

PA29

Getting to Tarbert

Campbeltown AirportCAL
50 km
Islay AirportILY
56 km
Glasgow AirportGLA
61 km
TarbertLochranza Ferry Terminal
0.9 km
KennacraigPort Askaig Ferry Tetminal · Port Ellen Ferry Terminal
7.5 km

Places near Tarbert

Places with a climate like Tarbert

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tarbert?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tarbert.
What is the hottest month in Tarbert?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Tarbert?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tarbert?
July is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Tarbert?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in March at about 8°C.
What is the postal code of Tarbert?
The postal code of Tarbert is PA29.