Pabbay, Harris
Island Uninhabited Hebridean island with archaeological remains
Small island off Harris in the Outer Hebrides with machair, ruins and sandy bays; visitors arrive by boat for seabirds, solitude and coastal walks.
How to Get to Pabbay, Harris #
Pabbay has no scheduled ferry service. Landings are by private boat from Harris - common embarkation points include Tarbert (Harris) or Leverburgh. Sea conditions can change rapidly; local skippers are the reliable option and will advise on landing points.
Tips for Visiting Pabbay, Harris #
- Bring waterproof footwear - the island's paths can be boggy after rain.
- There is no infrastructure: plan a day trip from Tarbet or Taransay and take only what you can carry out.
- Respect nesting birds; many seabird colonies are sensitive to disturbance, especially in spring.
Best Time to Visit Pabbay, Harris #
Short summer window for calm seas; otherwise strong winds and rough water make landings difficult.
Weather & Climate near Pabbay, Harris #
Pabbay, Harris's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1427 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (166 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
