Kili Holm Island
Small Orkney islet off Scotland's west coast
Kili Holm, a small Orkney islet, draws birdwatchers and coastal walkers who come to study seabird colonies and the exposed shoreline between islands.
Kili Holm at a Glance#
How to Get to Kili Holm#
Access to Kili Holm is by private boat from nearby Orkney harbors. Small-boat operators and local skippers on the mainland islands can arrange landings when sea conditions permit.
Because there are no formal facilities, visits should be short and self-sufficient; check tide tables and local weather forecasts before departing.
Tips for Visiting Kili Holm#
- If arriving by private boat, approach the shore quietly - the island's wildlife can be easily disturbed.
- Bring waterproof footwear; tidal rocks and kelp fields make for slippery landings.
- Plan around tides: some landing spots are only accessible at higher water.
Best Time to Visit Kili Holm#
Best visited in late spring through summer for calmer seas and easier landings; check local conditions before attempting a boat landing.
Weather & Climate near Kili Holm#
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 112 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 5° | 86 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 99 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 66 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 52 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 55 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 61 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 73 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 14° | 11° | 102 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 121 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 130 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 120 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
