Best time to visit Isle of Skye

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When is the best time to visit Isle of Skye?

The best time to visit Isle of Skye is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Isle of Skye6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Isle of Skye6
    Feb
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Isle of Skye7
    Mar
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Isle of Skye10
    Apr
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Isle of Skye13
    May
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Isle of Skye15
    Jun
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Isle of Skye16
    Jul
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Isle of Skye16
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Isle of Skye14
    Sep
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Isle of Skye11
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Isle of Skye8
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Isle of Skye6
    Dec

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The weather guide for Scotland (Isle of Skye) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the warmest month in Isle of Skye?

The warmest time of year in Isle of Skye is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 16°C.

Which month has the most rain in Isle of Skye?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Isle of Skye with 248mm on average. There are normally 25 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Isle of Skye?

The sunniest time of year in Isle of Skye is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Isle of Skye?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Isle of Skye in August when the water temperature reaches 13°C.

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