Mountain Weather

Skye mountain weather in January.

Typical wind, temperature, cloud and hill-day conditions for January, based on 40 years of high-ground history.

40-year mountain climate

What is Skye weather like in January?

Historically, January has been a mixed and often challenging month on the high ground. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 15% were excellent or good, 41% were average, and 44% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 29% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 58%. These figures describe representative high ground around 992 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

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Excellent or good15%Historically dry29%High-ground temperature-0.4°CTypical maximum gust35 mphStronger days around 49 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 2 · 9 January

What this week is typically like on Skye high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 14% were excellent or good and 46% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good14%280 comparable days
Excellent4%Good10%Average40%Poor27%Severe19%
Historically dry28% of daysTypical daily max gust36 mphStronger days around 54 mphTypical high ground-0.3°C24-hour mean near 992 mExtensive cloud55% of days

January context: 15% of days across the month were excellent or good; 44% were poor or severe. Read the full January guide.

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January to December

Skye mountain weather by month.

Each month has its own detailed climate guide, with the historical balance of excellent, good, average, poor and severe days on representative high ground.

January15% good
41% average · 44% poor or severe
February17% good
43% average · 40% poor or severe
March23% good
46% average · 31% poor or severe
April31% good
51% average · 18% poor or severe
May38% good
46% average · 16% poor or severe
June31% good
52% average · 17% poor or severe
July26% good
57% average · 17% poor or severe
August28% good
51% average · 21% poor or severe
September23% good
51% average · 26% poor or severe
October17% good
47% average · 36% poor or severe
November16% good
47% average · 37% poor or severe
December18% good
41% average · 41% poor or severe
Strongest historical signals

Best weeks of the year for Skye mountain weather.

These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.

  1. 01
    Week around 8 May48% excellent or good · 12% poor or severe
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  2. 02
    Week around 5 June42% excellent or good · 14% poor or severe
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  3. 03
    Week around 17 April37% excellent or good · 16% poor or severe
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  4. 04
    Week around 1 May37% excellent or good · 17% poor or severe
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  5. 05
    Week around 29 May37% excellent or good · 17% poor or severe
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  6. 06
    Week around 15 May36% excellent or good · 17% poor or severe
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20 mountain areas

Compare another part of the UK.

Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.

Angus GlensScotland · strongest historical month: May23% good Argyll and Loch LomondScotland · strongest historical month: May28% good Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)Wales · strongest historical month: June31% good CairngormsScotland · strongest historical month: May22% good Clwydian Range and BerwynsWales · strongest historical month: April28% good DartmoorEngland · strongest historical month: July37% good Eryri (Snowdonia)Wales · strongest historical month: May31% good Lake DistrictEngland · strongest historical month: May35% good Lewis and HarrisScotland · strongest historical month: May29% good LochaberScotland · strongest historical month: May25% good Mid Wales and Cambrian MountainsWales · strongest historical month: May32% good Monadhliath and Creag MeagaidhScotland · strongest historical month: May22% good North PenninesEngland · strongest historical month: May28% good Northumberland and CheviotsEngland · strongest historical month: May32% good Northwest HighlandsScotland · strongest historical month: May27% good Peak DistrictEngland · strongest historical month: July30% good Perthshire HighlandsScotland · strongest historical month: May25% good SkyeScotland · strongest historical month: May38% good Southern ScotlandScotland · strongest historical month: May34% good Yorkshire DalesEngland · strongest historical month: May32% good