Island in Scottish Highlands

Isle of Skye Map

Interactive map of Isle of Skye with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 61°F now🕔 12:56 AM local📅 Best: May, July and September

Summary

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

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Isle of Skye with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 49°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 14%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Isle of Skye is May, July and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 61°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 33°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 266 mi away. Nearby highlights include Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Isle of Skye today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Isle of Skye

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 57°16′25″N 6°12′55.8″W (57.2736, -6.2155)

Quick facts about Isle of Skye

TypeIsland
CountyScottish Highlands
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates57°16′25″N 6°12′55.8″W (57.2736, -6.2155)
Known forthe Old Man of Storr and Fairy Pools
Local time12:56 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, July and September
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Isle of Skye

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Inverness · 75 mi · roughly 1.7 h driving
  • Glasgow · 123 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving
  • Edinburgh · 147 mi · roughly 3.4 h driving
  • Belfast · 185 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving
  • Sligo · 225 mi · roughly 5.2 h driving
  • Windermere · 238 mi · roughly 5.5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Isle of Skye

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB266 miDublin

Things to do in Isle of Skye

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Isle of Skye.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Isle of Skye?

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

What is the weather like in Isle of Skye right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 64% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Isle of Skye?

May, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Isle of Skye, which has a temperate climate. January, February 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 12:56 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Isle of Skye?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 266 mi away.

What are the top things to 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.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 August 26, 2026 at 12:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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