Calvay
Island Uninhabited Scottish islet with tidal sand connections
How to Get to Calvay #
Calvay is reached only by private boat from nearby islands in the Outer Hebrides. Visitors should arrange passage with local skippers operating from South Uist or neighboring islands and check tide and weather conditions carefully before attempting a landing.
Tips for Visiting Calvay #
- Bring windproof clothing - the Outer Hebrides are exposed and the island is mostly rock and shoreline.
- Explorers should respect private land and grazing animals; much of the islet is uninhabited and accessed from small boats only.
- Check tide charts before attempting any landing from the east coastline of South Uist or neighbouring shores.
Best Time to Visit Calvay #
Best visited in summer weeks with a local boat operator; landing depends on sea state and tides.
Weather & Climate near Calvay #
Calvay's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1473 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (161 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. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (143 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. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (166 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 (161 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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