Knock Castle (Isle of Skye) Ruins
Ruined 19th-century castle on Isle of Skye
Knock Castle (Isle of Skye) at a Glance#
How to Get to Knock Castle (Isle of Skye)#
Knock Castle is on the Isle of Skye, accessible by road from Portree and other island settlements. The island is reached from the Scottish mainland by the Skye Bridge (near Kyle of Lochalsh) or ferry services; local roads can be narrow and weather-dependent.
Tips for Visiting Knock Castle (Isle of Skye)#
- Respect signs and fencing-many small castles on the Isle of Skye are ruinous and fragile, and access can be dangerous.
- Check tide times if any coastline approaches are involved; the Trotternish and surrounding areas have sharp tidal changes.
- Combine a visit with other nearby Skye landmarks to make the long drives worthwhile-staff cottages and small stone walls tell as much of the story as the keep itself.
Best Time to Visit Knock Castle (Isle of Skye)#
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for safer weather and more reliable access to remote ruins.
Late Spring-Early Autumn
May-September · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Milder weather and longer daylight for exploring Skye's sites.
Winter
November-February · 1-8°C (34-46°F)
Windy, wet, and best avoided for hiking near cliff edges.
Weather & Climate near Knock Castle (Isle of Skye)#
Climate
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 17°C. Heavy rainfall (2022 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 23
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 234 mm | overcast | 93% | 6.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 146 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 185 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 103 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 87 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 16° | 12° | 102 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 116 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 133 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 15° | 12° | 207 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 7° | 230 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 244 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 235 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
