When to go · Bressay
Bressay in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, weather cancels boats); gales any month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 19
- Crowds
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
- Prices
- Low
- United Kingdom overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, weather cancels boats); gales any month.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Bressay's best window: May–Aug for the Noss boat and seabird colonies; Jun is peak.
- JuneGreatInside Bressay's best window: May–Aug for the Noss boat and seabird colonies; Jun is peak.
- JulyGreatInside Bressay's best window: May–Aug for the Noss boat and seabird colonies; Jun is peak.
- AugustGreatInside Bressay's best window: May–Aug for the Noss boat and seabird colonies; Jun is peak.
Weather in February
- BressayHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 19 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 19 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Kingdom overall
- Low
- Prices · United Kingdom overall
- Low
United Kingdom overall: Cold and damp; a city month. Half-term week fills family sights.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bressay, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Night low
Feb: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 19
May: 14 (better)
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
May: 0
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, weather cancels boats); gales any month.
May: Inside Bressay's best window: May–Aug for the Noss boat and seabird colonies; Jun is peak.
Bressay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast