South Havra Island

Island Uninhabited Shetland island with seabird colonies

Small Shetland island off Scotland’s west coast, largely uninhabited and reached by private boat. Visits are focused on coastal landscape and seabird observation; facilities are minimal.

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South Havra Island
60.0333, -1.3500

Best Time to Visit South Havra Island #

Go in late spring to summer (May-August) for the mildest weather, long daylight and the best chance of boat access.

Summer (best)
May-Aug · ~5-15°C
Late spring into summer offers the mildest, longest daylight and the best chance of calmer seas and boat access to this small Shetland island, though weather remains changeable.
Shoulder seasons
Apr, Sep · ~2-10°C
Cooler, windier conditions with fewer visitors and more variable sea conditions-access by boat may be less frequent.
Winter
Oct-Mar · ~0-8°C
Short daylight, colder, and often rough seas; access is limited and conditions are harsher.

Weather & Climate near South Havra Island #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1146 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
17°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
9.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 14°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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