What’s the climate like in Isle of Skye?
The current climate of Isle of Skye features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Isle of Skye in recent years was 24°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in February 2018.
On average, Isle of Skye gets 1377 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 21 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Isle of Skye?
The best time to visit Isle of Skye for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Isle of Skye.
Climate Table of Isle of Skye
The climate table of Isle of Skye shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 140 | 167 | 121 | 55 | 77 | 59 | 78 | 107 | 106 | 146 | 133 | 188 |
Snow (cm) | 3,7 | 6,6 | 5,0 | 0,5 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 3,8 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1377 mm per year, averaging 115 mm per month
- Snowfall: 21 cm per year
- Driest months: 55 mm in April, 59 mm in June and 77 mm in May
- Wettest months: 188 mm in December, 167 mm in February and 146 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Isle of Skye
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Isle of Skye, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Isle of Skye
This graph shows how much precipitation Isle of Skye, Scotland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Isle of Skye
This graph shows how much snow Isle of Skye, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Isle of Skye
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Isle of Skye, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Isle of Skye
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Isle of Skye, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Isle of Skye
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Isle of Skye, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Isle of Skye
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Isle of Skye, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Isle of Skye by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Isle of Skye. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.