SandraySandray at a Glance
Things to Do
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Sandray
Best visited in late spring and summer when sea conditions are safest for small-boat access and birdlife is active.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-16°C
Calmest weather and longest daylight for exploring beaches and coves.
Late spring
May · 8-14°C
Quieter waters and early wildflowers; birdlife ramps up.
Weather & Climate near Sandray
Climate
Sandray'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 (1440 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneApril
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° - 8° | 0° | 160 mm | overcast | 81% | 10.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 116 mm | overcast | 81% | 10.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 125 mm | overcast | 82% | 9.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 2° | 78 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 66 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 11° | 74 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 92 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 10° - 15° | 13° | 109 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 14° | 12° | 137 mm | overcast | 85% | 7.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 12° | 6° | 166 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 160 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 1° | 157 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Sandray
Access requires a private boat from Barra or Vatersay; local skippers familiar with the Barra Sound provide the safest landings. There are no scheduled public ferries to Sandray.
Tips for Visiting Sandray
- Landings are usually by private boat; coordinate with local Barra skippers who know the currents and reefs
- Explore the sandy bays at low tide - they are good for shelling and seal sightings
- Respect nesting birds in spring and summer; some beaches are seasonally closed