Ensay, Outer Hebrides
Island Small uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides
Ensay in the Outer Hebrides is a small island of ruined crofts and grazing land; boat visitors come for birdwatching, quiet walks and a direct sense of Hebridean rural history.
How to Get to Ensay, Outer Hebrides #
Reachable by private boat or local charter from larger Outer Hebrides islands; weather and tides determine feasibility and schedules.
Tips for Visiting Ensay, Outer Hebrides #
- Check tidal charts and local notices if approaching by private boat.
- Respect the residents - small island communities in the Outer Hebrides are close-knit and private.
- Bring cash; some island services don't accept cards.
Best Time to Visit Ensay, Outer Hebrides #
Summer offers the most reliable access and favorable weather for visiting small Outer Hebrides islands like Ensay.
Weather & Climate near Ensay, Outer Hebrides #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1400 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (151 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 (111 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 (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 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 (161 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 (155 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
