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Isle of Skye Weather in October

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

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Portree Staffin Dunvegan Colbost

Are you planning a trip a to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Isle of Skye in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Portree.

To explore the conditions in Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hallin with an average of 158 mm (6.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Teangue with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Portree experiences about 70 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Isle of Skye (October)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Skye (October)

Portree

In October Portree generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Portree →

Staffin

In October Staffin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Staffin →

Dunvegan

In October Dunvegan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dunvegan →

Colbost

In October Colbost generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Colbost →

Kyleakin

In October Kyleakin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
70 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kyleakin →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Isle of Skye, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portree 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Staffin 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 198 mm (7.8 in)
Dunvegan 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Colbost 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Kyleakin 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)
Broadford 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Isle of Skye weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Portree averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

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

Portree averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Portree records an average of 213 mm (8.4 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Portree.

On average, the best time to visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally unpleasant weather in Portree.

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