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Isle of Skye Weather in September

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

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Portree Staffin Dunvegan Colbost

Planning a trip to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Isle of Skye in September

Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. September 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 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Portree.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hallin with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Teangue with 207 mm (8.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during September. Portree receives roughly 98 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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 September

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

Temperature range in Isle of Skye (September)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Skye (September)

Portree

In September Portree generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
98 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Portree →

Staffin

In September Staffin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
98 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Staffin →

Dunvegan

In September Dunvegan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
98 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dunvegan →

Colbost

In September Colbost generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
98 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
25 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Colbost →

Kyleakin

In September Kyleakin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
98 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
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 September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Portree 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)
Staffin 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Dunvegan 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Colbost 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Kyleakin 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Broadford 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)

Isle of Skye weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom in September. The popular destination of Portree averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

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

Portree averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

Yes. September brings heavy rainfall to Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, with Portree averaging around 175 mm (6.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, September is one of the best times to visit Isle of Skye, the United Kingdom, but the weather is often unpleasant 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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