ShillayShillay at a Glance
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Shillay
Summer offers the most reliable access and calmer seas; outside those months crossings become more weather-dependent.
Late spring to summer
May-August · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Best for calm seas and birdlife activity; long daylight hours aid navigation.
Autumn
September-October · 6-14°C (43-57°F)
Good for fewer midges and dramatic coastal weather but seas may be rougher.
Weather & Climate near Shillay
Climate
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1375 mm/year), wettest in October.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustAprilMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 150 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 111 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 118 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 73 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 6° | 62 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 14° | 11° | 71 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 85 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 15° | 13° | 97 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 10° - 14° | 12° | 136 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 12° | 7° | 160 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 159 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 153 mm | overcast | 81% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Shillay
Shillay is reached by small boat from larger Hebridean islands; trips depend entirely on local operators and sea conditions. There is no scheduled ferry service.
Tips for Visiting Shillay
- If landing by small boat, use sheltered coves on leeward sides to avoid Atlantic swell.
- There are no services on the island - bring provisions and plan to depart the same day unless arranged otherwise.
- Watch seabird nesting schedules and avoid disturbing colonies during the breeding season.