Hascosay
Island Small uninhabited island in Shetland's archipelago
How to Get to Hascosay #
There are no scheduled ferry services. Access requires private boat from islands such as Unst or Yell; landing depends entirely on sea and tidal conditions and should be attempted only with local knowledge.
Tips for Visiting Hascosay #
- Arrange passage from Unst or Yell-landing is weather-dependent and there are no facilities.
- Check local tidal and weather information in advance; approach by sea only with an experienced skipper.
- Respect the uninhabited nature of the island-leave no trace and avoid disturbing nesting seabirds.
Best Time to Visit Hascosay #
Best visited in summer; access is weather-dependent and usually by private boat.
Weather & Climate near Hascosay #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1205 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
