Isle of Skye Weather Forecast
Isle of Skye weather: 49°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Isle of Skye
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 18% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 45° | 59% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 65% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 51° | 29% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 52° | 8% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 56° | 61% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 47° | 67% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 54° | 71% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 48° | 72% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 49° | 75% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 53° | 67% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 51° | 61% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 69% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 55° | 65% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 60°F against a August normal of 60°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 31% of a normal August week (0,6 in against 2,0 in).
What this means for Isle of Skye
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 53°F is 7.4°F below the 60°F typical for this month.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 52°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 57°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 49°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% 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 8:06 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 August 21, 2026 at 8:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
