SeasonMapPortree weather in September
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September in Portree: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Portree · #970 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Portree climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sea temperature | 14°C / 58°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 157 mm / 6.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Portree in September
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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).
Fair weatherPortree's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Portree in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Midge season
25 May – 15 Sep · usuallyInsect seasonSkye midges are the reason nobody eats outside on a still evening between June and September. Wind and bright sun keep them down; damp and calm brings them out in numbers that end the walk. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Portree?
- September in Portree: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Portree on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Portree in September?
- In September, Portree averages a daily high of 14.9°C and a low of 11.6°C, with about 156.5 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Portree in September?
- Portree has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in September.
Other months in Portree
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Isle of Skye's Minke whales and basking sharks around 1 Jun – 15 Sep, and Fort William's Jacobite steam train season around 1 Jun – 23 Oct.