Torsa Island
Small Scottish island in Inner Hebrides, rugged landscapes
Torsa at a Glance#
Address: Torsa (Torsaigh), Inner Hebrides vicinity, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 25
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 199 mm | overcast | 92% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 8° | 1° | 120 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 147 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 88 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 73 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 81 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 101 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 122 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 10° - 16° | 13° | 165 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 13° | 11° | 179 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 6° - 10° | 5° | 185 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 184 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
