Grimsay
Island Small Hebridean island with crofting and fishing communities
A low Hebridean island near North Uist, linked by causeway; visitors come for coastal scenery, seabird colonies, fishing and quiet beaches.
How to Get to Grimsay #
Access is by causeway from Benbecula (in the Outer Hebrides) or by local ferry services that connect the small islands. Check local ferry timetables and weather before travel.
Tips for Visiting Grimsay #
- Hire a local boat for flexible crossings rather than relying on infrequent ferries.
- Explore the machair (sea grass plains) for wildflowers in late spring; the island's birdlife is concentrated in low dunes and tidal flats.
- Bring cash - facilities are minimal and shops are sporadic.
Best Time to Visit Grimsay #
Summer for the warmest temperatures and longest daylight; shoulder seasons for fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Grimsay #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1402 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (138 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 (163 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 (160 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 (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
