Sweyn Holm

Island Tiny uninhabited islet off Orkney, Scotland

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Sweyn Holm
59.0891, -2.9516

How to Get to Sweyn Holm #

Access is by private boat from nearby Orkney harbours; landings are tide- and weather-dependent and should be attempted only with local knowledge.

Tips for Visiting Sweyn Holm #

  • Bring good footwear for rocky coastlines and possible sea spray.
  • Visit at low tide to explore some of the skerries and boat access points.
  • Local boat operators often know the safest landing spots - consult them rather than attempting an unassisted approach.

Best Time to Visit Sweyn Holm #

Late spring through summer is the most practical time to visit; check local marine forecasts before attempting a landing.

Late spring-summer
May-Aug · 6-14°C
Milder weather and calmer seas for landing and exploration.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 4-10°C
Quieter, but weather can turn quickly.

Weather & Climate near Sweyn Holm #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1066 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JuneMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
10° 14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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