Auskerry
Island Small Orkney island with lighthouse and seabirds
Auskerry, a small Orkney island, hosts a lighthouse and seabird colonies; visitors arrive by charter or organised trips for birdwatching and remote coastal walks.
Auskerry is a small island in the Orkney archipelago of northern Scotland, notable for its isolation and coastal habitat.
The island’s shoreline and surrounding waters support seabird life and it is visited for wildlife observation and the experience of a remote island landscape. There are no large settlements and access is by private boat or scheduled local transport when available.
Historically the island was used for small-scale farming and fishing; it has remained sparsely inhabited into the present and retains limited built infrastructure. Over time habitation levels have stayed low and land use has been dominated by crofting and wildlife habitat.
Auskerry lies off the northeastern coast of Mainland Orkney, within Scotland’s island group. The nearest larger Orkney settlements are several kilometres away by sea; the island is surrounded by shallow channels and skerries.
- Wildlife and isolation: The island is small and sparsely populated, with visitors mainly interested in seabird colonies and remote coastal scenery.
Best Time to Visit Auskerry #
Visit in June-August for the mildest weather, longest daylight and best chances of boat/air access to this Orkney island.
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Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1016 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
