Weather in May in Isle of Skye
Planning a journey to Isle of Skye this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Isle of Skye in May?
Isle of Skye is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Isle of Skye generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Portree.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hallin with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Isleornsay with 135 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Portree usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Portree enjoys close to 197 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Isle of Skye, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Isle of Skye's yearly weather, check out our Isle of Skye climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Isle of Skye?
Portree
In May Portree generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Staffin
In May Staffin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dunvegan
In May Dunvegan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Colbost
In May Colbost generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kyleakin
In May Kyleakin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Isle of Skye?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Portree, May may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Skye.
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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