Inishvickillane
Island Remote Irish island, uninhabited with rugged cliffs
Part of the Blasket group, Inishvickillane is an uninhabited Atlantic island visited by boaters for sheer cliffs, seals, seabirds and traces of former cottages.
How to Get to Inishvickillane #
Crossings usually depart from Dingle or nearby ports via private boat; sea conditions in the Blasket Channel can be rough, so use experienced skippers and confirm landings in advance.
Tips for Visiting Inishvickillane #
- Inishvickillane is remote and lacks facilities; only experienced boaters should attempt landings.
- Observe archaeological features from a distance to avoid damaging fragile remains.
- Plan trips from Dingle with a skipper who knows the Blasket Channel's currents.
Best Time to Visit Inishvickillane #
The brief northern summer is the practical season for any visit; outside that, crossings are often unsafe.
Weather & Climate near Inishvickillane #
Temperate climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 5°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1520 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (175 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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