Uyea, Northmavine
Island Uninhabited Shetland islet off Northmavine, rugged cliffs
An uninhabited Shetland island off Northmavine with sea cliffs and breeding seabird colonies. Visitors arrive by boat for coastal walks, birdwatching and seal sightings.
How to Get to Uyea, Northmavine #
Access is by private or local boat from the Shetland mainland (Northmavine area). Local boat operators and guides arrange landings; access depends on sea and weather conditions.
Tips for Visiting Uyea, Northmavine #
- Sea conditions around Shetland can be rough; use a licensed local boat operator for landings and check tidal windows.
- Bring binoculars for seabird colonies and watch for seals hauled out on nearby rocks.
Best Time to Visit Uyea, Northmavine #
Summer is the practical season for visits; Shetland weather is famously changeable year-round.
Weather & Climate near Uyea, Northmavine #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1226 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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