Isle of Skye weather in December
December in Isle of Skye: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 22 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Isle of Skye · #891 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 25/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Isle of Skye climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Rainfall | 195 mm / 7.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.7 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Isle of Skye in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Isle of Skye?
- December in Isle of Skye: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 22 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Isle of Skye on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
- What is the weather like in Isle of Skye in December?
- In December, Isle of Skye averages a daily high of 7.5°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 194.9 mm of rain over roughly 22.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Isle of Skye in December?
- Isle of Skye has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
- Does it snow in Isle of Skye in December?
- Isle of Skye sees roughly 3 cm of snowfall in December.