Skye in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Skye in january 2026
The weather in Skye in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 105.7cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
21%
16%
15%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
18%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
17%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
43°F
32%
22%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Skye in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Skye in january.
The climate of Skye in january is very bad
In january in Skye, the climate is wet (with 10.8in of rainfall over 17 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 11.2in of precipitation over 16 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality january. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Skye is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Skye in the month of january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2021.
Day length in Skye in january is 07:19. Sunrise is at 08:55 and sets at 16:14.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Skye in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 38km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (54%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 105.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.28km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Skye in january 2025:
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
40°F to 47°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Skye:
| Portree in january | very bad weather |
| Applecross in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Maree in january | very bad weather |
| Ullapool in january | very bad weather |
| Stornoway in january | very bad weather |
| Tobermory in january | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in january | very bad weather |
| Fort William in january | very bad weather |
| Dingwall in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Glencoe in january | very bad weather |
| Inverness in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Skye in january:
Weather data for Skye for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Skye. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Skye can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Skye.