When is the best time to go to Isle of Skye
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Isle of Skye, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Isle of Skye are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 214mm | 1.3hrs | 9hrs |
The weather in January in Isle of Skye is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Skye for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Isle of Skye and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 140mm | 2.8hrs | 10.8hrs |
February in Isle of Skye is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Skye for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Isle of Skye and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 173mm | 3.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Isle of Skye is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Skye for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Isle of Skye and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 108mm | 5.4hrs | 15.7hrs |
Isle of Skye's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Isle of Skye.
April is in the spring in Isle of Skye and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 105mm | 6.4hrs | 18.2hrs |
May is a damp month in Isle of Skye and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Isle of Skye, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Isle of Skye and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 127mm | 6.2hrs | 9hrs |
Isle of Skye's weather in June is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Isle of Skye, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Isle of Skye and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 144mm | 4.5hrs | 10.8hrs |
July in Isle of Skye is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Isle of Skye, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Isle of Skye and is typically the 6th 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.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 144mm 5.7 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 161mm | 4.6hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Isle of Skye is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Isle of Skye, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Isle of Skye and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
Isle of Skye weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 229mm | 3.3hrs | 15.7hrs |
Isle of Skye's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Isle of Skye.
September is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Skye and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 245mm | 2.5hrs | 18.2hrs |
October is a very wet month in Isle of Skye and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Isle of Skye.
October is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Skye and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 245mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 248mm | 1.6hrs | 9hrs |
Cool and very wet weather often prevails in Isle of Skye during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Skye for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Skye and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 248mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Isle of Skye weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 242mm | 1.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
December in Isle of Skye is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Skye for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Isle of Skye and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 242mm 9.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 27 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Isle of Skye weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 15.7°C 60.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
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