Skye in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Skye in december 2026
The weather in Skye in the month of december 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 december
very bad weather 50.4cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
20%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
19%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
20%
14%
13%
Weather at 3am
45°F
41%
14%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Skye in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Skye in december.
The climate of Skye in december is very bad
In december in Skye, the climate is wet (with 11.1in of rainfall over 16 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 10.6in of rainfall over 15 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that area this month. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Skye is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Skye in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020.
On this month of december, day length in Skye is generally 06:38. The sun rises at 09:01 and sunset is at 15:39.
With an unfavorable weather, december is not the best time to go in Skye.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Skye in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 37km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (53%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 50.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.54km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 67% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Skye in december 2025:
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 45°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Skye:
| Portree in december | very bad weather |
| Applecross in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Maree in december | very bad weather |
| Ullapool in december | very bad weather |
| Stornoway in december | bad weather |
| Tobermory in december | bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in december | very bad weather |
| Fort William in december | very bad weather |
| Dingwall in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Glencoe in december | very bad weather |
| Inverness in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Skye
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Weather data for Skye in december:
Weather data for Skye for december 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.