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Best time to visit Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye thrills with jagged mountains, cliffs and lonely coasts. Mild but very wet and windy.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
April · Wet days
13.8 days/month
1991–2025: 16.9 days/month
-3.1 days/month · lower
June · Mean daily maximum
14.2 °C
1991–2025: 13.5 °C
+0.7 °C · higher
August · Sea temperature
14.7 °C
1991–2025: 14 °C
+0.6 °C · higher
July: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 23.6 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Balanced signals
Isle of Skye: no single climate figure decides
Choose a suitable temperature range first, then compare rain, sunshine and the intended trip style within that window.
Average daily highs vary by 8.4 °C and rainy days by 7.3. Temperature, dryness and sunshine should therefore be considered together.
The useful trade-off
Highest average daily high
July and August · 15.2 °C
Fewest rainy days
May · 16.2
Most sunshine
May · 6 h
Warmest sea
August · 14 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 5 | 23 | 164 | 0.5 | 86 | 7.1 | 8 | 10 |
| February | 7 | 4 | 21 | 133 | 1.2 | 86 | 7.0 | 8 | 12 |
| March | 7 | 5 | 20 | 125 | 2.6 | 86 | 6.2 | 8 | 15 |
| April | 9 | 6 | 17 | 86 | 4.5 | 84 | 5.2 | 8 | 22 |
| May | 11 | 8 | 16 | 84 | 6.0 | 84 | 4.5 | 10 | 28 |
| June | 13 | 10 | 18 | 93 | 6.0 | 85 | 4.4 | 12 | 30 |
| July | 15 | 12 | 21 | 108 | 5.5 | 87 | 4.1 | 13 | 31 |
| August | 15 | 12 | 21 | 119 | 4.5 | 87 | 4.5 | 14 | 30 |
| September | 14 | 11 | 20 | 125 | 3.0 | 86 | 5.2 | 14 | 26 |
| October | 12 | 9 | 23 | 157 | 1.5 | 86 | 6.1 | 13 | 17 |
| November | 9 | 7 | 23 | 151 | 0.6 | 86 | 6.5 | 11 | 13 |
| December | 8 | 5 | 23 | 168 | 0.3 | 86 | 6.7 | 10 | 11 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Isle of Skye?
The best time depends on the trip type; the cards above show each monthly decision.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Isle of Skye?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Isle of Skye are practically tied in July and August at around 15 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Isle of Skye?
In August, at around 14 °C.