When is the best time to go to Portree

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Portree, 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.

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Portree weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Portree 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

Portree January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 214mm 1.3hrs 9hrs 9°C

Cool and very wet weather often prevails in Portree during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portree for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in January »

February

Portree February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 140mm 2.8hrs 10.8hrs 8°C

February in Portree is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portree for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in February »

March

Portree March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 173mm 3.5hrs 13hrs 8°C

The weather in March in Portree is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portree for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in March »

April

Portree April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 108mm 5.4hrs 15.7hrs 9°C

Portree's weather in April is typically cool and damp 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 Portree.

April is in the spring in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in April »

May

Portree May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 105mm 6.4hrs 18.3hrs 10°C

May is a damp month in Portree and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portree, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in May »

June

Portree June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 127mm 6.3hrs 9hrs 12°C

June in Portree is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Portree, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Portree 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 Portree 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Portree weather in June »

July

Portree July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 144mm 4.5hrs 10.8hrs 13°C

July in Portree is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portree, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in July »

August

Portree August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 161mm 4.6hrs 13hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Portree is characteristically mild and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Portree, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in August »

September

Portree September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 229mm 3.3hrs 15.7hrs 14°C

Portree'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 Portree.

September is in the fall / autumn in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in September »

October

Portree October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 245mm 2.5hrs 18.3hrs 13°C

October is a very wet month in Portree and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Portree.

October is in the fall / autumn in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in October »

November

Portree November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 248mm 1.6hrs 9hrs 11°C

The weather in November in Portree is characteristically cool and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portree for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in November »

December

Portree December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 242mm 1.1hrs 10.8hrs 10°C

December in Portree is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Portree for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Portree 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 Portree 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.

Portree weather in December »

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Portree weather stats

Portree weather statistics
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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