Island in Scottish Korkealands

Isle of Skye Ilmasto and Average Sää

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

🌦️ 8°C now🕔 10:28 PM local📅 Best: tou, heinäkuu and syyskuu

Ilmasto in Isle of Skye month by month

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

tamhelmaahuhtoukesheielosyylokmarjouLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
KuukausiAvg highAvg lowSadefallRating
tammikuu5°0°163 mm★★☆☆☆
helmikuu6°2°223 mm★☆☆☆☆
maaliskuu9°3°180 mm★★☆☆☆
huhtikuu11°4°177 mm★★☆☆☆
tou14°7°142 mm★★★☆☆
kesäkuu14°9°234 mm★★☆☆☆
heinäkuu16°10°182 mm★★★☆☆
elokuu16°10°267 mm★★☆☆☆
syyskuu14°8°164 mm★★★☆☆
lokakuu11°7°212 mm★★☆☆☆
marraskuu7°3°180 mm★★☆☆☆
joulukuu6°2°298 mm★☆☆☆☆

Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Isle of Skye

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

Hottest day27°Chei 13, 2025
Coldest night-8°Ctam 10, 2025
Wettest day67 mmtam 11, 2026

How Isle of Skye compares ja 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

Paras aika vierailla Isle of Skye

Go in tou, heinäkuu and syyskuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

tammikuu★★☆☆☆
helmikuu★☆☆☆☆
maaliskuu★★☆☆☆
huhtikuu★★☆☆☆
tou★★★☆☆
kesäkuu★★☆☆☆
heinäkuu★★★☆☆
elokuu★★☆☆☆
syyskuu★★★☆☆
lokakuu★★☆☆☆
marraskuu★★☆☆☆
joulukuu★☆☆☆☆

What this means for Isle of Skye

Compared ja normal

Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 12°C is in line ja the 11°C typical for this month.

Sade chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 18 mm is forecast, which is enough ja soak trails and slow traffic.

Matkailu and driving

Näkyvyys is down ja 3,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Puuskat ja 111 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 kesäkuu ja elokuu.

Worth knowing

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

What ja pack, what ja skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 5 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 111 km/h.
  • Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 1.7 m.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - historically the least comfortable months here.

Yhteenveto

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

Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 8°C (47°F) in Isle of Skye ja light drizzle. Tuntuu kuin -0°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 7°C ja 12°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.2/10 - huono — harkitse toista päivää.

Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Isle of Skye is tou, heinäkuu and syyskuu. Ilmasto on temperate. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. heinäkuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 16°C, while tammikuu is the coldest ja 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.

Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 12°C is in line ja the 11°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 10 AM ja 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Isle of Skye today at 7.3/10. Näkyvyys is down ja 3,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Puuskat ja 111 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

TyyppiIsland
CountyScottish Korkealands
MaaIso-Britannia
MaanosaEurooppa
Koordinaatit57°16′25″N 6°12′55.8″W (57.2736, -6.2155)
Known forthe Old Man of Storr and Fairy Pools
Paikallinen aika10:28 PM (UTC+00:00)
Best monthstou, heinäkuu and syyskuu
IlmastoTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Isle of Skye?

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

What is the weather like in Isle of Skye nyt?

It is currently 8°C (47°F) ja light drizzle. Kosteus is 67% and wind is 45 km/h.

When is the best time ja visit Isle of Skye?

tou, heinäkuu and syyskuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Isle of Skye, which has a temperate climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Isle of Skye in?

Isle of Skye observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 10:28 PM.

What is the nearest airport ja Isle of Skye?

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

What are the top things ja 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.
Ennuste and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Ilmanlaatu and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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