Island in Scottish Højlands

Isle of Skye Klima and Average Vejr

Klima of Isle of Skye: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 12°C now🕔 6:30 AM local📅 Best: maj, juli and september

Klima in Isle of Skye month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar5°0°163 mm★★☆☆☆
februar6°2°223 mm★☆☆☆☆
marts9°3°180 mm★★☆☆☆
april11°4°177 mm★★☆☆☆
maj14°7°142 mm★★★☆☆
juni14°9°234 mm★★☆☆☆
juli16°10°182 mm★★★☆☆
august16°10°267 mm★★☆☆☆
september14°8°164 mm★★★☆☆
oktober11°7°212 mm★★☆☆☆
november7°3°180 mm★★☆☆☆
december6°2°298 mm★☆☆☆☆

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Isle of Skye

Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day27°Cjul 13, 2025
Coldest night-8°Cjan 10, 2025
Wettest day67 mmjan 11, 2026

How Isle of Skye compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Isle of Skye.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Inner Hebrides0 km8°Cabout the same2422 mm
Loch Ness108 km10°C+2°C warmer1184 mm
Inverness121 km9°C+1°C warmer1002 mm
Greater Glasgow198 km10°C+2°C warmer1247 mm
Glasgow198 km10°C+2°C warmer1247 mm

Bedste rejsetid Isle of Skye

Go in maj, juli and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★☆☆☆
februar★☆☆☆☆
marts★★☆☆☆
april★★☆☆☆
maj★★★☆☆
juni★★☆☆☆
juli★★★☆☆
august★★☆☆☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★☆☆☆
november★★☆☆☆
december★☆☆☆☆

What this means for Isle of Skye

Compared med normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.6°C above the 11°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Rejser and driving

Sigtbarhed is down og 2,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindstød og 75 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 11°C.

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 75 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Isle of Skye is an island in Scottish Højlands. Isle of Skye is an island known for the Old Man of Storr and Fairy Pools.

Lige nu er det 12°C (54°F) in Isle of Skye med light drizzle. Det føles som 7°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 8°C og 13°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.9/10 - dårlige — overvej en anden dag.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Isle of Skye is maj, juli and september. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 16°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near 0°C.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 428 km away. Nearby highlights include Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 1.6°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 2 PM og 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Isle of Skye today at 7.7/10. Sigtbarhed is down og 2,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindstød og 75 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Isle of Skye

TypeIsland
CountyScottish Højlands
LandStorbritannien
KontinentEuropa
Koordinater57°16′25″N 6°12′55.8″W (57.2736, -6.2155)
Known forthe Old Man of Storr and Fairy Pools
Lokal tid6:30 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsmaj, juli and september
KlimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Isle of Skye?

Isle of Skye is an island in Scottish Højlands. Its coordinates are 57.2736, -6.2155. It lies in Europa.

What is the weather like in Isle of Skye lige nu?

It is currently 12°C (54°F) med light drizzle. Luftfugtighed is 99% and wind is 39 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Isle of Skye?

maj, juli and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Isle of Skye, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Isle of Skye in?

Isle of Skye observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:30 AM.

What is the nearest airport og Isle of Skye?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 428 km away.

What are the top things og do in Isle of Skye?

Popular options include Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated oktober 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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