Torsa

Island Small Scottish island in Inner Hebrides, rugged landscapes

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Torsa
Torsa (Torsaigh), Inner Hebrides vicinity, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
56.2569, -5.6151

How to Get to Torsa #

Access requires private boat from nearby harbours on the Kintyre or Ardrishaig coasts. Check tides and local harbourmasters for the safest landing points; there is no public ferry service.

Tips for Visiting Torsa #

  • Torsa is tidal-connected at times - check local tide charts before attempting to land by small boat.
  • Bring insect repellent in summer; midges and mosquitoes can be persistent.
  • Contact local harbourmasters in Ardrishaig or nearby villages for permission or landing advice.

Best Time to Visit Torsa #

Torsa is best visited in late spring to summer for easier boat landings and lighter seas; access depends on private-boat arrangements.

Summer
June-August · 10-18°C
Best weather and longest daylight for boat access, though midges can be annoying at dawn and dusk.
Late spring
May · 7-14°C
Birdlife intensifies and the island's grasses are lush; fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Torsa #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1644 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (199 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 17°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 17°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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