Isle of Skye — Portree
Portree is breezy when exposed, but sheltered gardens, burns and campsite corners can still bite. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Portree harbour is often breezy enough to keep the cloud out, but the wooded glens just outside town — particularly toward the Storr and the Braes — trap damp air and midges efficiently.
Campers on Skye should check forecasts for the specific campsite, not the town; a five-minute drive inland can mean a very different evening.
“The sector reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Isle of Skye — Portree
Portree is breezy when exposed, but sheltered gardens, burns and campsite corners can still bite. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Portree harbour is often breezy enough to keep the cloud out, but the wooded glens just outside town — particularly toward the Storr and the Braes — trap damp air and midges efficiently.
Campers on Skye should check forecasts for the specific campsite, not the town; a five-minute drive inland can mean a very different evening.
“The sector reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Tonight's peak
Peak activity tonight: 10:00pm — 4/10
Recommendation
WITHDRAWN TO THE POOLS
No special precautions needed.
Overnight Watch
Peak overnight exposure: 2/10Low
Manageable through to dawn. Nothing this watch hasn't flagged before.
This is a planning estimate for the overnight window, not a guarantee. Conditions can shift.
Calibrated for dusk-to-dawn exposure. Short evening trips: see the dog walker guide.
Buying en route? Repellent is stocked at most Highland petrol stations and outdoor shops.
5-day outlook
Wed 22 Jul
4/10
Moderate
Light repellent if spending time near water or forestry.
Thu 23 Jul
3/10
Low
No special precautions needed.
Fri 24 Jul
4/10
Moderate
Light repellent if spending time near water or forestry.
Sat 25 Jul
9/10
Extreme
Consider changing plans. If you must go out, full cover and repellent. Get back inside before dusk.
Sun 26 Jul
9/10
Extreme
Consider changing plans. If you must go out, full cover and repellent. Get back inside before dusk.
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