Inner Holm Island

Small tidal islet near Orkney with shoreline wildlife

A minor Scottish islet visited for seabird colonies and coastal views; access requires a boat and is typically combined with mainland coastal trips.

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Inner Holm at a Glance#

Address: Inner Holm, Orkney/Scotland region (or similar), United Kingdom

How to Get to Inner Holm#

Typically reached by local boat or private craft from the nearest inhabited island or mainland ferry terminal; access depends on tides and local arrangements.

Best Time to Visit Inner Holm#

Best in summer for landing and wildlife viewing; tidal conditions control access.

Summer
June-August · 8-16°C
Best weather and easier boat access; seabird activity peaks.

Weather & Climate near Inner Holm#

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 (1075 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 22 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
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° 111 mm overcast 83% 7.5 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
February Poor 2° - 6° -1° 85 mm overcast 83% 7.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
March Poor 3° - 7° 0° 98 mm overcast 83% 7.1 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 4° - 9° 2° 65 mm overcast 84% 6.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.2h
May Acceptable 6° - 11° 5° 54 mm overcast 84% 5.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 16.6h
June Acceptable 8° - 13° 10° 56 mm overcast 85% 5.2 m/s 1.1 high 17.9h
July Acceptable 10° - 14° 12° 63 mm overcast 86% 4.8 m/s 1.1 high 17.2h
August Acceptable 10° - 15° 13° 76 mm overcast 86% 4.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.1h
September Acceptable 9° - 13° 11° 103 mm overcast 85% 5.8 m/s 0.4 low 12.6h
October Poor 7° - 11° 6° 119 mm overcast 84% 6.6 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
November Poor 4° - 9° 3° 128 mm overcast 84% 6.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.6h
December Poor 3° - 7° 1° 117 mm overcast 83% 7.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.2h

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