Isle of Skye weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Isle of Skye this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Isle of Skye in April?
Isle of Skye is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Isle of Skye generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Portree.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hallin with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Teangue with 136 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 140 hours of sunlight anticipated in Portree. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Skye in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Isle of Skye climate page.
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Average weather in Portree
In April Portree generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Staffin
In April Staffin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dunvegan
In April Dunvegan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Colbost
In April Colbost generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kyleakin
In April Kyleakin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Isle of Skye, in the United Kingdom.
Is April the best time to visit Isle of Skye?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Skye due to the typically poor weather in Portree.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Portree.
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