Rutland Island, County Donegal
Island Uninhabited island off County Donegal's coast
A coastal island off County Donegal reachable by private boat; Rutland Island sees visitors for coastal walks, sea fishing and the island’s quiet shorelines and birdlife.
How to Get to Rutland Island, County Donegal #
Access is by private boat from County Donegal harbours; there are no scheduled ferry services. Local boat operators sometimes run occasional trips-check with nearby coastal villages for arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Rutland Island, County Donegal #
- Bring cash for the (very) small local boat operator if using informal pickups from the mainland.
- Respect private land; many small Donegal islands have remnants of private holdings and grazing lands.
- Walk slowly along the coastlines-seaweed, birdlife, and old field walls hide small historical finds.
Best Time to Visit Rutland Island, County Donegal #
Visit in summer for the best chance of calm seas and more frequent informal boat access.
Weather & Climate near Rutland Island, County Donegal #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1528 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
