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.
Isle of Skye weather in September
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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° | 8,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 58° | 47° | 6,9 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).
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.
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.
How Isle of Skye compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Isle of Skye.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Hebrides | 0 mi | 47°F | about the same | 94 in |
| Loch Ness | 67 mi | 49°F | +35°F warmer | 47 in |
| Inverness | 75 mi | 48°F | +34°F warmer | 40 in |
| Greater Glasgow | 123 mi | 49°F | +35°F warmer | 49 in |
| Glasgow | 123 mi | 49°F | +35°F warmer | 49 in |
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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 4:49 PM.
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 4:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
