Isle of Skye, United KingdomQuick decision
When to visit Isle of Skye?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
7°C–12°C in May
🌧 Least rain
53% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
December (71%)
📅 Best score
4.7/10
Monthly climate data
Isle of Skye weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 2°C | 6°C | 70% | 6.1 | 2.1h | 0.6/10 | 5.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 2°C | 6°C | 72% | 7.4 | 4.3h | 0.7/10 | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 7°C | 60% | 5.2 | 6.6h | 2.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 3°C | 9°C | 51% | 3.6 | 10.1h | 4.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 7°C | 12°C | 53% | 4.2 | 11.5h | 4.7/10 | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 9°C | 14°C | 65% | 5.6 | 11.0h | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 10°C | 15°C | 71% | 6.2 | 9.6h | 4.2/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 11°C | 15°C | 72% | 7.4 | 9.1h | 4.1/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 9°C | 14°C | 68% | 6.9 | 7.0h | 3.9/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 7°C | 11°C | 71% | 8.2 | 4.8h | 1.8/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 8°C | 64% | 7.0 | 3.1h | 1.1/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 2°C | 6°C | 71% | 7.6 | 1.0h | 0.5/10 | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 55% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 15°C, 69% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 68% rainy days, 5.0h sunshine/day. Score: 2.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 71% rainy days, 2.5h sunshine/day. Score: 0.6/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 6.4/10). For hiking/summer: May (4.7/10, 12°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 5.4/10. Cold temperatures (6°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In May, temperatures average 12°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 71% rainy days.
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