Hunda
Island Uninhabited Orkney island with tidal channels
A low tidal island off Orkney’s coast, Hunda draws seabird watchers, anglers and short boat trips from nearby villages to its rocky shoreline.
How to Get to Hunda #
Access requires a private boat from nearby mainland harbours in northern Scotland. Tidal streams and local weather make timing important; charter a local skipper familiar with the area.
Tips for Visiting Hunda #
- Hunda is best visited with a local skipper familiar with fast tidal streams and coastal navigation.
- There are no visitor facilities; bring supplies and respect private grazing or bird-nesting areas.
- Bring binoculars: the island's seabird colonies and seal haul-outs are the reward for patient observation.
Best Time to Visit Hunda #
Summer months provide the best access and wildlife viewing; no facilities on the island.
Weather & Climate near Hunda #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1037 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (108 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 (84 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 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 (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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