Isle of Skye Weather Forecast
Isle of Skye weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 53°F (12°C) in Isle of Skye with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 48°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 October. The forecast high of 53°F is in line with the 52°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Isle of Skye today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 42 mph 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.
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Weather in Isle of Skye right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:03 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Isle of Skye
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 48° | 100% · 0,8 in | 23 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 52° / 46° | 98% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Rain | 54° / 52° | 100% · 0,9 in | 23 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 47° | 98% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 44° | 69% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 41° | 78% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 38° | 66% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 53° / 47° | 80% · 1,2 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 44° | 73% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 41° | 69% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 36° | 63% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Showers | 53° / 48° | 61% · 1,1 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 48° | — · 0,4 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 49° | — · 0,5 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Isle of Skye month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 33° | 6,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 35° | 8,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 37° | 7,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 38° | 7,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 45° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 58° | 47° | 9,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 61° | 51° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 60° | 51° | 10,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 57° | 47° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 52° | 44° | 8,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 45° | 37° | 7,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 36° | 11,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Isle of Skye
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Isle of Skye
Go in May, July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 19 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 7:03 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 2, 2026 at 7:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
