Longay

Island Small uninhabited Scottish island in Inner Hebrides

A small Scottish island in the Inner Hebrides visited by boat for seabird colonies and shoreline walks. Day trips bring birdwatchers and photographers to its coastal habitats.

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Longay
57.3097, -5.8923

Tips for Visiting Longay #

  • Longay is a small, largely uninhabited Hebridean island-most visitors view it from nearby Skye or from boat trips rather than landing; confirm with local operators whether landings are permitted.
  • If you want wildlife or seabird viewing, take a coastal boat tour that passes Longay rather than attempting to reach it independently; viewing from the water avoids disturbing any nesting colonies.

Best Time to Visit Longay #

The best time to visit Longay is late spring through summer (May-September) when weather and sea conditions are most favorable.

Late spring-summer
May-September · 8-16°C
Calmer seas and warmer air-best time for boat access, seabird viewing and shore walks.
Autumn-winter
October-March · 2-8°C
Windy, wet and colder with limited boat services and fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Longay #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1865 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (210 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

210 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 16°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (217 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

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