Fladda-chùain Island
Small Scottish island off northwest coast
Fladda-chùain at a Glance#
How to Get to Fladda-chùain#
Approach is by private boat or charter from nearby mainland harbors and Hebridean islands. Conditions can change rapidly; local skippers familiar with the area (from islands like Skye or Raasay) are the reliable option for safe access.
Tips for Visiting Fladda-chùain#
- If visiting by private boat, pick a calm day; the Minch can be deceivingly rough.
- Bring insect spray in summer-small islands often have midges in sheltered grassy hollows.
- Check local charts and watch for submerged skerries when anchoring.
Best Time to Visit Fladda-chùain#
Summer offers the best chance for calm seas and wildlife viewing; always build flexibility into plans because of rapidly changing local weather.
Summer
June-August · 10-16°C
Warmer seas and the shortest nights; seabirds and wildflowers are at their peak.
Spring
April-May · 4-10°C
Migratory birds arrive and early nesting begins, but weather remains changeable.
Weather & Climate near Fladda-chùain#
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 (1488 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 158 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 110 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 130 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 9° | 3° | 77 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 11° | 7° | 66 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 14° | 11° | 80 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.6h |
| July | Good | 11° - 15° | 13° | 89 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 13° | 102 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 10° - 14° | 12° | 152 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 7° | 174 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 180 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 170 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |