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Isle of Skye Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye is one of several regions in the United Kingdom, with temperatures that range from 8°C (46°F) in February to 17°C (63°F) during the peak of August. We've based our full climate overview on data from Portree, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Isle of Skye changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March and December.

Precipitation in Isle of Skye varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in January with 222 mm (8.7 in) of rain, while May stays relatively dry with 115 mm (4.5 in). The region experiences its rainy season during January, February, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 195 mm (7.7 in) to 222 mm (8.7 in).

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Isle of Skye by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Isle of Skye - and find the best time to visit. (based on Portree)

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Portree Staffin Dunvegan Colbost Kyleakin Broadford
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Climate map of Isle of Skye

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Portree 8°C (46°F) 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 12°C (54°F) 2038 mm (80 in) 1,170 hours
Staffin 9°C (48°F) 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 12°C (54°F) 1862 mm (73 in) 1,170 hours
Dunvegan 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 12°C (54°F) 1616 mm (64 in) 1,170 hours
Colbost 9°C (48°F) 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 12°C (54°F) 1605 mm (63 in) 1,170 hours
Kyleakin 7°C (45°F) 17°C (63°F) 3°C (37°F) 11°C (52°F) 2200 mm (87 in) 1,170 hours
Broadford 8°C (46°F) 17°C (63°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 2039 mm (80 in) 1,170 hours

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