Rutland Island, County DonegalRutland Island, County Donegal at a Glance
Things to Do
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Rutland Island, County Donegal
Visit in summer for the best chance of calm seas and more frequent informal boat access.
Summer
May-September · 10-18°C
Best time for boat access and clear weather though local conditions can still be changeable.
Weather & Climate near Rutland Island, County Donegal
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 168 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 118 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| March | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 123 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 82 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.9h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 10° | 81 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.8h |
| June | Good | 10° - 15° | 12° | 88 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.9h |
| July | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 14° | 102 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.4h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 14° | 119 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.7h |
| September | Acceptable | 10° - 16° | 13° | 138 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 13° | 11° | 169 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 6° - 10° | 4° | 170 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
| December | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 170 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
Getting There & Around
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.