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.
Lunga at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 203 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 122 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 150 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 90 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 71 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 10° - 15° | 13° | 81 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 14° | 102 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 123 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 11° - 15° | 13° | 167 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 183 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 7° - 11° | 5° | 188 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 5° - 9° | 3° | 186 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
