Weather in February in Isle of Skye
Thinking about venturing to Isle of Skye this February 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 February?
Isle of Skye is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Isle of Skye generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Portree. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hallin with an average of 137 mm to heavy rainfall in Teangue with 231 mm.Average sunshine
Portree experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 62 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor specific regional insights in Isle of Skye for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Isle of Skye climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Isle of Skye?
Portree
In February Portree generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Staffin
In February Staffin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dunvegan
In February Dunvegan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Colbost
In February Colbost generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kyleakin
In February Kyleakin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Isle of Skye?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Skye with often 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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