Eorsa Island
Small Hebridean island near Oban, uninhabited refuge
Off the west coast near Mull, Eorsa is a small uninhabited island reached by boat from nearby isles; day‑trip passengers watch seals, seabirds and weathered croft ruins on short landings.
Eorsa at a Glance#
Address: Eorsa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
How to Get to Eorsa#
Access is by private boat or local island-hopping services from nearby larger islands such as Mull; organize transport in advance with a local skipper.
Tips for Visiting Eorsa#
- No services on the island; bring everything needed for a short visit including waterproofs and food.
- Respect private moorings and customary landing spots - local boat operators typically know the safest access.
Best Time to Visit Eorsa#
Best between late spring and early autumn for sea conditions; short visits only unless with prior arrangements.
Summer
June-August · 10-16°C
Longest daylight and the mildest sea conditions for island-hopping.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, September-October · 6-12°C
Quieter, but weather can be unpredictable; watch for tidal access slips.
Weather & Climate near Eorsa#
Climate
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1981 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 24
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 4° - 7° | 1° | 244 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 7° | 1° | 144 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 184 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 5° | 105 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 88 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 93 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 120 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 147 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 11° - 15° | 13° | 200 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 12° | 10° | 216 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 6° - 9° | 4° | 224 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 7° | 1° | 216 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
