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Pabaigh Mòr

Island

Off the Outer Hebrides, Pabaigh Mòr draws sailors and birdwatchers to its exposed shores, tidal channels and quiet anchorages commonly visited from nearby islands.

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Pabaigh Mòr essentials

Country: United Kingdom
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Pound (£)
Language: English

Pabaigh Mòr at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Pabaigh Mòr

Summer months are the most practical for visiting remote Hebridean isles.

Summer
June-August · 8-15°C (46-59°F)
Best window for calm seas and daylight for island-hopping.

Weather & Climate near Pabaigh Mòr

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 (1348 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 3° - 7° 0° 148 mm overcast 85% 8.2 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
February Poor 2° - 7° 0° 113 mm overcast 84% 7.9 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
March Poor 3° - 8° 1° 120 mm overcast 84% 7.8 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 4° - 9° 3° 75 mm overcast 83% 6.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.2h
May Acceptable 6° - 11° 6° 62 mm overcast 83% 6.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 16.6h
June Acceptable 9° - 13° 11° 69 mm overcast 84% 6.0 m/s 1.2 high 17.9h
July Acceptable 11° - 15° 13° 82 mm overcast 85% 5.6 m/s 1.1 high 17.2h
August Good 11° - 15° 13° 92 mm overcast 85% 5.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.1h
September Poor 9° - 14° 11° 128 mm overcast 85% 6.5 m/s 0.4 low 12.6h
October Poor 7° - 11° 6° 153 mm overcast 85% 7.3 m/s 0.1 low 10.0h
November Poor 5° - 9° 3° 157 mm overcast 84% 7.3 m/s 0.0 low 7.6h
December Poor 3° - 8° 1° 149 mm overcast 84% 7.6 m/s 0.0 low 6.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Pabaigh Mòr

Access is by boat from the nearest inhabited Outer Hebridean island-local charters or private boats make the short crossings. Check local operators for landing permissions and safe landing points.

Tips for Visiting Pabaigh Mòr

  • Check weather and crossing conditions-short island hops in the Outer Hebrides are weather-sensitive.
  • Bring binoculars for seabirds and seals.
  • Observe sheep grazing rights-many small islands are used seasonally for grazing.