Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands

Island Largest Crowlin Island off northwest Scotland

Part of the Crowlin Islands off Ardnamurchan, Eilean Mòr attracts boaters for coastal walking, seabird watching and rough anchorage; there are no services, so visits are day trips or camping with preparation.

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Eilean Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Crowlin Islands group off the west coast of Scotland. It is part of a small cluster of rocky islands in this coastal archipelago.

The island offers coastal scenery and seabird habitat but has no visitor infrastructure. Visits are normally short landings from private or charter boats and there are no marked trails or facilities.

Historically the Crowlin Islands have seen intermittent human use for grazing and seasonal activities rather than permanent settlement. Eilean Mòr itself has no permanent population.

The island lies off the northwest Scottish mainland between the Isle of Skye and the Applecross/Shieldaig area, within the Inner Hebrides coastal region of Scotland.

  • Access: Reachable only by private boat; there are no visitor facilities or services on the island.
  • Status: Uninhabited and managed as part of a small island group off the Scottish west coast.
Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands
57.3414, -5.8314

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Weather & Climate near Eilean Mòr, Crowlin Islands #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1949 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (221 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 16°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

240 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

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