Lunga
Island Treshnish Isles island notable for large puffin colonies
Island in the Treshnish Isles, Lunga is visited for large seabird colonies-especially puffins-coastal walks and boat trips from Mull.
How to Get to Lunga #
Lunga (the island in the Treshnish Isles) is reached only by boat. The usual access is to take a licensed wildlife or island‑cruise from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull; operators run day trips in summer and the boat crossing typically takes around 30-60 minutes depending on vessel and conditions.
Tobermory itself is reached by road on Mull or by ferry to Mull (CalMac services to Craignure) and then driving to Tobermory; landing on Lunga depends on sea and landing conditions, so visitors should book with a local operator.
Tips for Visiting Lunga #
- Book a wildlife boat trip from Tobermory (Isle of Mull) or a licensed local operator that includes landings at Lunga if you want to go ashore; many tours just circumnavigate the island for wildlife viewing.
- Visit between late spring and mid-summer (May-August) to see Atlantic puffins on the cliffs-this period also gives better chances of calm seas for boat landings and wildlife viewing.
- If you plan to land, arrive early with the first boats where possible: numbers swell mid-morning and by late afternoon departures are limited; follow the skipper's landing and biosecurity instructions to protect the breeding birds.
Best Time to Visit Lunga #
Visit in late spring to summer (May-August) for the best chances of landing, calm seas and seabird viewing.
Weather & Climate near Lunga #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1666 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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