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Isle of Skye

United Kingdom
Best timeMay–Sep
Set inUnited Kingdom
In season~57°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

37–59°F
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Isle of Skye
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr–Jun. Go in Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 40%
WarmestJun · 59°F
WettestJan
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Cuillin ridge, the Quiraing landslip and Highland weather that changes every twenty minutes.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Talisker
4 mi away
West Highland Line
54 mi away
Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe
64 mi away
Oban
70 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Isle of Skye?

The best time to visit Isle of Skye is May–September, in United Kingdom.

Where is Isle of Skye?

Isle of Skye is in United Kingdom.

What is Isle of Skye known for?

The Cuillin ridge, the Quiraing landslip and Highland weather that changes every twenty minutes.

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