Papa LittlePapa Little at a Glance
Things to Do
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Papa Little
Summer gives the best chance of a safe landing and comfortable exploration.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 8-14°C (46-57°F)
Calmer seas and long daylight make the short crossing most feasible.
Late Spring
May · 6-10°C (43-50°F)
Birdlife is busy but weather can still be rough.
Weather & Climate near Papa Little
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 133 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 103 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 120 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 72 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.0 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 53 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 56 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 57 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 76 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 114 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 5° | 131 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 150 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 142 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
Getting There & Around
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.