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Isle of Skye Weather in May

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

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Portree Staffin Dunvegan Colbost

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Skye in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Portree.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hallin with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Isleornsay with 135 mm (5.3 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Portree typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Portree enjoys about 197 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Isle of Skye (May)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Skye (May)

Portree

In May Portree generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
197 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Portree →

Staffin

In May Staffin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
197 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Staffin →

Dunvegan

In May Dunvegan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
197 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dunvegan →

Colbost

In May Colbost generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
197 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Colbost →

Kyleakin

In May Kyleakin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
197 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portree 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Staffin 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Dunvegan 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Colbost 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kyleakin 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Broadford 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)

Isle of Skye weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Portree, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

Average temperatures in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Portree.

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Portree sits around 115 mm (4.5 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Portree, May may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom.

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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