AI-generatedPortree at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,320 h
- Rain a year
- 1,330 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Portree
Portree has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while February is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,320 hours of sunshine a year, Portree is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Portree
The best time to visit Portree is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 150 mm of precipitation.
Portree through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Portree in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Portree in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Portree in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Portree in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5618:25
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:32–08:50 · evening 17:31–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:32 · evening 18:49–19:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Portree compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 12°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Sea | 13° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Portree in October?
In October, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 150 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min07:56 – 18:25
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Portree
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Portree: score 56 against 26. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 56better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sea | 12.3° | 12.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 4.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 18better |
| Rainfall | 150 mm | 87 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Portree month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January8° · Sea 9° · 1.4 h
In January, Portree is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 139 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in January2February8° · Sea 8° · 2.4 h
In February, Portree is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 118 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in February10March9° · Sea 8° · 3.6 h
In March, Portree is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 100 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in March32April11° · Sea 8° · 5.4 h
In April, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in April47May14° · Sea 10° · 6.6 h
In May, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in May53June15° · Sea 11° · 5.5 h
In June, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Portree – and yet one of the best months here.
Portree in June56July17° · Sea 13° · 4.7 h
In July, Portree is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Portree – and yet one of the best months here.
Portree in July55August17° · Sea 13° · 4.6 h
In August, Portree is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Portree – and yet one of the best months here.
Portree in August45September15° · Sea 13° · 3.6 h
In September, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 109 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in September26October13° · Sea 12° · 2.7 h
In October, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 150 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in October12November10° · Sea 11° · 1.7 h
In November, Portree is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 135 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in November2December8° · Sea 10° · 1.2 h
In December, Portree is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 144 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Portree.
Portree in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Portree
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in August (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 8° | 4° | 8.9° | 1.4 h | 19 | 139 |
| FebruaryFeb | 2 | 8° | 3° | 8.2° | 2.4 h | 17 | 118 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 9° | 4° | 7.9° | 3.6 h | 17 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 11° | 5° | 8.4° | 5.4 h | 15 | 77 |
| MayMay | 47 | 14° | 7° | 9.6° | 6.6 h | 16 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 15° | 10° | 11.2° | 5.5 h | 16 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 17° | 11° | 12.7° | 4.7 h | 18 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 17° | 11° | 13.3° | 4.6 h | 18 | 107 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 15° | 10° | 13.0° | 3.6 h | 17 | 109 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 13° | 8° | 12.3° | 2.7 h | 19 | 150 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 10° | 6° | 11.4° | 1.7 h | 18 | 135 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 8° | 4° | 10.2° | 1.2 h | 19 | 144 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Portree
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 12.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Portree ranges from 7.9 °C in March to 13.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 12.6 and 14.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.9° | 8.5° | 9.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.2° | 7.6° | 8.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.9° | 7.3° | 8.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.4° | 7.8° | 9.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.6° | 8.9° | 10.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.2° | 10.7° | 12.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.7° | 12.1° | 13.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.3° | 12.6° | 14.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.0° | 12.3° | 13.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.3° | 11.8° | 12.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.4° | 10.9° | 12.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.2° | 9.6° | 10.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Portree
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.7 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Portree, 26 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Portree: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Portree has about 19 rainy days with 150 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Portree
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 115 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Portree
How breezy and how cloudy Portree is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Portree typically peaks at 32 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Portree: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Portree
Weather for your travel dates
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Portree in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Portree has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 55) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 25 min
- Distance
- 760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Portree vs Ullapool
In October the holiday weather in Portree and Ullapool is about equally good (score 26 vs 26). During the day it is about as warm in Ullapool as in Portree. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Portree | Ullapool |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 21 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Portree
When is the best time to visit Portree?
The best time to visit Portree is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Portree?
The sea temperature in Portree ranges from 7.9 °C in March to 13.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Portree in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Portree?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Portree?
The wettest month is October with 150 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 77 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Portree get?
Portree gets around 1,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Portree in?
Portree is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Portree?
A nonstop flight from London to Portree takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Portree?
Portree has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 55) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 48, summer holidays 55, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 1.