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Boreray, North Uist

Island

Off North Uist, Boreray is a small island known for low cliffs and seabird colonies; visitors reach it on boat trips for birdwatching and rough coastal scenery.

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Boreray, North Uist essentials

Address: Boreray, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Boreray, North Uist

Visit in late spring and summer for wildlife viewing and safer sea conditions; weather remains changeable.

Summer (June-August)
June-August · 8°C-15°C
Best for seabird colonies and calmer seas; long daylight hours aid landing.
Late spring (May)
May · 6°C-12°C
Peak of seabird nesting and fewer midges on good weather days.

Weather & Climate near Boreray, North Uist

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1407 mm/year), wettest in October.

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 3° - 7° 1° 153 mm overcast 82% 8.3 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
February Poor 3° - 7° 0° 113 mm overcast 81% 8.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
March Poor 4° - 8° 1° 122 mm overcast 82% 7.9 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Acceptable 4° - 9° 3° 75 mm overcast 83% 6.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.1h
May Acceptable 7° - 12° 6° 64 mm overcast 84% 6.2 m/s 1.0 moderate 16.4h
June Acceptable 9° - 14° 11° 73 mm overcast 86% 6.2 m/s 1.2 high 17.6h
July Good 11° - 15° 13° 88 mm overcast 87% 5.8 m/s 1.1 high 17.0h
August Acceptable 11° - 16° 13° 101 mm overcast 86% 5.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.0h
September Poor 10° - 14° 12° 138 mm overcast 85% 6.6 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Poor 8° - 12° 6° 164 mm overcast 83% 7.4 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
November Poor 5° - 9° 3° 161 mm overcast 81% 7.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
December Poor 4° - 8° 2° 155 mm overcast 81% 7.7 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Boreray, North Uist

Boat charters from North Uist are the normal way to reach Boreray; local operators know landing spots and the sea conditions. Landings depend on calm seas and are often limited to daylight hours.

Tips for Visiting Boreray, North Uist

  • Boat access is necessary; local skippers from North Uist can arrange trips.
  • Respect nesting birds - approach quietly and avoid disturbing colonies in breeding season.
  • The island has no facilities; pack out everything you bring in.