Pabbay, HarrisPabbay, Harris at a Glance
Things to Do
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Pabbay, Harris
Short summer window for calm seas; otherwise strong winds and rough water make landings difficult.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 8-15°C (46-59°F)
Calmest weather and easiest boat crossings from the Outer Hebrides.
Late Spring
May · 6-12°C (43-54°F)
Birdlife is busiest, though weather may still be unpredictable.
Early Autumn
Sep · 6-12°C (43-54°F)
Fewer visitors but rougher seas; plan crossings carefully.
Weather & Climate near Pabbay, Harris
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 0° | 155 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 115 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 124 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 76 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 6° | 65 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 13° | 11° | 74 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 88 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 102 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 14° | 12° | 139 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 166 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 165 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 158 mm | overcast | 81% | 7.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
Getting There & Around
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.