Corn Holm Island
Small Scottish tidal islet off northern coast
Small tidal islet off Orkney's coast, Corn Holm attracts coastal walkers, birdwatchers and photographers exploring the archipelago's shorelines.
Corn Holm at a Glance#
How to Get to Corn Holm#
Corn Holm lies off the Orkney coast; access requires a private boat or local charter. Sea conditions in the North Atlantic are significant-plan around tides and weather, and consult local operators for safe landing sites.
Best Time to Visit Corn Holm#
A small islet off the coast of Orkney, Scotland; access is weather-dependent and usually tied to local boat trips or private craft.
Summer
June-August · 8-15°C
Best for boat visits and pleasant weather for coastal walks.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 5-12°C
Quieter and good for birdwatching; seas are cooler and weather changeable.
Weather & Climate near Corn Holm#
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 (1010 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
18°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 104 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 5° | 81 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 92 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 62 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 53 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.9h |
| July | Good | 10° - 15° | 13° | 59 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.2h |
| August | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 71 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 9° - 14° | 12° | 96 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 111 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 120 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 1° | 111 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
