Isle of Skye weather in May
May in Isle of Skye: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Isle of Skye · #729 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Isle of Skye climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.6 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Isle of Skye?
- May in Isle of Skye: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Isle of Skye on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Isle of Skye in May?
- In May, Isle of Skye averages a daily high of 12.1°C and a low of 8.1°C, with about 97.1 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Isle of Skye in May?
- Isle of Skye has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.