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Isle of Skye Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in April.

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Portree Staffin Dunvegan Colbost

Planning a journey to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Isle of Skye in April

Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Isle of Skye generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Portree.

For specific regional insights in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hallin with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Teangue with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Portree gets around 140 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Skye in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Isle of Skye.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Isle of Skye

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Isle of Skye (April)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Skye (April)

Portree

In April Portree generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
140 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Portree →

Staffin

In April Staffin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
140 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Staffin →

Dunvegan

In April Dunvegan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
140 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dunvegan →

Colbost

In April Colbost generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
140 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Colbost →

Kyleakin

In April Kyleakin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
140 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Isle of Skye in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portree 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Staffin 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Dunvegan 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Colbost 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kyleakin 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Broadford 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Isle of Skye weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in April?

In April, Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Portree sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in April?

Average temperatures in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Portree.

Does Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Portree sits around 120 mm (4.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom 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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