Eilean Rìgh

Island Small tidal island off Scotland's west coast

A small island off the west coast of Argyll. Eilean Rìgh sees occasional visits by boaters for coastal walks, historic ruins and shoreline wildlife.

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Eilean Rìgh
56.1564, -5.5422

How to Get to Eilean Rìgh #

Reached by private boat or local ferry services where available; consult local mariners and tide tables for safe approaches.

Tips for Visiting Eilean Rìgh #

  • Access is usually by private boat - check landing conditions and local ownership rules before attempting to go ashore.
  • Bring waterproof layers; islands in this region are exposed and weather can change quickly even on summer days.
  • Observe seabird breeding areas and maintain a wide berth during nesting season.

Best Time to Visit Eilean Rìgh #

Summer provides the best window for safe access and calmer seas.

Summer
June-August · 8-16°C
Easiest for landings and wildlife viewing.
Late spring/early autumn
May, September · 5-12°C
Quieter, but weather is more changeable.

Weather & Climate near Eilean Rìgh #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1565 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (187 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 17°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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