SeasonMapPortree weather in January
United Kingdom
January in Portree: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Portree · #1221 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 43/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Portree climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sea temperature | 9°C / 49°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| 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.
Crowds in Portree in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in United Kingdom, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Portree's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherPortree's weather peaks June–August.
January coincides with Atlantic gales.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Portree in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Atlantic gales
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonClosuresWinter storms close the Skye Bridge to high-sided vehicles and stop the Mallaig ferry, sometimes for a couple of days at a time. Build slack into any onward plan between October and March. Source ↗
- Season
Out of season
1 Nov – 20 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresBoat trips, several restaurants and most of the visitor centres run Easter to October only. What is left is an empty island with weather on it, which some people come specifically for. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Portree — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Portree?
Portree in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Portree?
- January in Portree: cold, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 24 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Portree on SeasonMap's comfort score (43/100).
- What is the weather like in Portree in January?
- In January, Portree 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 Portree in January?
- Portree has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Portree in January?
- Portree sees roughly 3.4 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Isle of Skye's Aurora season around 15 Sep – 31 Mar, and Inverness' Aurora on strong nights around 15 Sep – 31 Mar.