HermetrayHermetray at a Glance
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Hermetray
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Hermetray
Summer is the practical choice for visits by small boat; always plan around tides and weather.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 8-14°C
Calmest and most accessible time for small-boat charters; extended daylight.
Shoulder seasons (May & Sep)
May and September · 6-12°C
Quieter, with more variable sea conditions; good for solitude and dramatic skies.
Weather & Climate near Hermetray
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 (1409 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 152 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 5° | 110 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 122 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 75 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 7° | 65 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 14° | 12° | 74 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.6h |
| July | Good | 11° - 16° | 13° | 87 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 102 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 14° | 12° | 139 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 164 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 162 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 157 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Hermetray
Hermetray is accessible only by private boat from larger nearby islands in the Outer Hebrides. Local boat operators from islands such as Harris or Lewis can arrange crossings-bookings depend on weather and tide.
Tips for Visiting Hermetray
- Bring binoculars for seabird and seal watching-Hermetray's wildlife is best observed from a distance.
- Hire a local boat from a nearby inhabited island; private skippers know the safest landing spots.
- Avoid walking across fenced croftland and respect ruins that may be on private property.