Isle of Skye weather in January
January in Isle of Skye: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Isle of Skye · #879 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 28/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Isle of Skye climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Rainfall | 190 mm / 7.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.4 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.4 cm / 1.3 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Isle of Skye?
- January in Isle of Skye: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Isle of Skye on SeasonMap's comfort score (28/100).
- What is the weather like in Isle of Skye in January?
- In January, Isle of Skye averages a daily high of 7.3°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 189.6 mm of rain over roughly 23.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Isle of Skye in January?
- Isle of Skye has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Isle of Skye in January?
- Isle of Skye sees roughly 3.4 cm of snowfall in January.