Isle of Skye Weather Forecast
Isle of Skye weather: 48°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Isle of Skye?
Yes - rain is likely in Isle of Skye today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,5 in against a typical 1,9 in).
16-day forecast for Isle of Skye
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 42° | 100% · 0,6 in | 39 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 46° | 100% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 48° | 92% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 51° / 41° | 90% · 0,6 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 36° | 41% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 45° / 33° | 25% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 43° | 14% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 44° | 15% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 49° | 22% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 46° | 34% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 46° | 51% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 39° | 51% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 47° / 42° | 51% · 1,0 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 37° | 53% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Isle of Skye
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is in line with the 52°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 2,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 71 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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
- 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
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 71 mph.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.3 m.
- 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 48°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 86% and wind is 23 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+00:00). The local time is 6:24 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 27, 2026 at 6:24 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
