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Portree Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Portree experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Portree, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Portree has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2038 mm of rainfall per year. Portree offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between January (223 mm) and May (115 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Portree serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Portree

Sat   Jan 11
3°C | -5°C
SE 5 m/s
1.2 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

Sun   Jan 12
9°C | 2°C
S 10 m/s
3.5 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Mon   Jan 13
11°C | 8°C
SW 9 m/s
13 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Portree in the United Kingdom

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Portree?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Portree?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Portree?
    January tops the wettest month list with 223 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Portree?
    May is the driest month with 115 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Portree?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.