The climate in Isle of Skye during August can be summarized as mild and wet.
August is in the summer in Isle of Skye and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16°C 60.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 9.5°C 49°F |
Average temperature | 12.7°C 54.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 161 mm 6.3 ins |
Rainy days | 22 days |
Sea temperature | 14.1°C 57.5°F |
Humidity | 88% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Isle of Skye in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
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Driest month: | May | 105mm 4.1ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 6.4hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
Wettest month: | November | 248mm 9.8ins |