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.
Inishvickillane at a Glance#
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.
Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 12-18°C
Calmest seas and best window for safe crossings from the Dingle peninsula.
Weather & Climate near Inishvickillane#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 26
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 175 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 131 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 122 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 79 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 82 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 10° - 15° | 13° | 83 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 12° - 17° | 14° | 90 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 117 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 132 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 10° - 14° | 12° | 170 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 167 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 6° - 11° | 5° | 172 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
