Sàileag
Mountain Munro mountain in Scotland, steep grassy slopes
A Scottish hill popular with hikers for straightforward summit routes, peatland terrain and northwestern highland views.
How to Get to Sàileag #
Sàileag is on the Isle of Skye, accessible from the A87 road across the Skye Bridge. The usual base for approaches is one of the small settlements on Skye’s northern peninsulas; Talisker and Broadford are common starting points. Parking and short hikes from single-track roads are typical-use local maps and check the latest single-track road conditions before setting off.
Tips for Visiting Sàileag #
- Check the Munro-bagging logs if aiming to tick Sàileag as part of a longer ridge-many walkers combine it with nearby peaks.
- Expect platform-style scrambling near the summit; hikers should be comfortable on steep grassy slopes.
- Weather changes fast on the Isle of Skye-carry a waterproof shell even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Sàileag #
Best from late spring through early autumn for clearer weather and safer walking; summer offers the longest daylight.
Weather & Climate near Sàileag #
Sàileag's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (3051 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (367 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (245 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (303 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (285 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (326 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (347 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (350 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
