Papa Little
Island Small uninhabited Scottish island in the Northern Isles
A small Scottish island off the northern mainland, Papa Little attracts birdwatchers and coastal walkers. Visitors go for rocky shores, seabird colonies and short day trips from nearby ports.
How to Get to Papa Little #
Papa Little is accessed by private boat from Shetland harbours; there is no regular public ferry. Weather and sea state govern when landings are possible; local skippers provide the safest access.
Tips for Visiting Papa Little #
- There are no services on Papa Little - come prepared and leave no trace.
- Respect bird-nesting seasons; many small Shetland isles host important seabird colonies.
- Plan boat transport from local Shetland harbours and check tide tables carefully for landing windows.
Best Time to Visit Papa Little #
Summer gives the best chance of a safe landing and comfortable exploration.
Weather & Climate near Papa Little #
Papa Little's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1207 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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