HascosayHascosay at a Glance
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Hascosay
Best visited in summer; access is weather-dependent and usually by private boat.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 8-15°C
The only sensible time to attempt a landing; long daylight and seabird colonies are active.
Shoulder months
May, Sep · 3-10°C
Weather can still be workable but changeable; shorter daylight.
Weather & Climate near Hascosay
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 137 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 97 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 122 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 71 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 49 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 12° | 10° | 56 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 57 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 79 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 115 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 5° | 131 mm | overcast | 84% | 8.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 149 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 142 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
Getting There & Around
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.