Temperature in Isle of Skye in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom this January.

Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 7°C (45°F) in Kyleakin to 9°C (48°F) in Dunvegan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Dunvegan and 3°C (37°F) in Kyleakin.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Isle of Skye, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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See also: Isle of Skye weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Isle of Skye in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Isle of Skye temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in January?

Portree averages a daytime high of 9°C (48°F) in January, which is low for Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom.

How cold does it get at night in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in January?

Average overnight lows in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom during January sit near 5°C (41°F) in Portree.

What is the warmest city in January in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom?

Dunvegan tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 5°C (41°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom?

When looking through our records, we find that Kyleakin stands out as the coolest city in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom for the month of January. Daytime highs average 7°C (45°F) and it cools down to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

How much sun does Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom get in January?

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine in Portree. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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