Skye mountain weather forecast.

The Cuillin and Skye's higher hills. Height-aware guidance for wind, cloud, rain and temperature.

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Each regional brief uses a high-ground level that suits the terrain—from 500 m on Dartmoor and in the Peak District to 900 m in the highest ranges.

Mountain Weather brief

Skye

Thursday 27 August 2026 · The Cuillin and Skye's higher hills

Confidence: High

Why: Forecast models broadly agree on the conditions most relevant to walkers.

What matters most

A blustery southeasterly wind is the main concern. Expect mostly dry conditions, with many tops staying clear.

High-ground wind · 900 m25 mph southeasterly Gusts · 900 m30 mph Cloud base3000-3100 m Feels like · 900 m11°C

High-ground wind (900 m)

Southeasterly around 25 mph at 900 m. Gusts reaching around 30 mph at 900 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Strongest early (around 20 mph), easing toward 5 mph later.

Walking impact

Blustery on exposed ridges and liable to affect balance at times.

Rain and showers

Mostly dry.

Cloud-free summits

Around 90%. Around 70% early, improving to around 100% later.

Cloud and visibility

Cloud bases mostly around 3000-3100 m. Bases are likely to lower later in the day. Many higher summits should stay clear, with useful views for much of the day.

Temperature and wind chill

Around 12°C at 900 m, feeling like 11°C in the wind.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Daylight

Sunrise 06:15 — Sunset 20:36 — about 14.3 hours daylight.

Updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC. How this forecast is produced. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for Skye.

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Forecasts built around recognisable hill country.

Twenty distinct regions replace inherited service boundaries. Each uses a representative height suited to its terrain; named summits retain their exact height and exposure.