Isle of Skye Weather in January
What's the weather like in Isle of Skye (Scotland) in January 2024?
The climate in Isle of Skye during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.
January 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 (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.1°C 33.9°F |
| Average temperature | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 214 mm 8.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 25 days |
| Sea temperature | 8.9°C 48.1°F |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Windspeed | 23kph 14 mph |
On average January is the 5th wettest 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.
January temperatures in Isle of Skye
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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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 |
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