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.
Sàileag at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 367 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 245 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 4° | -6° | 303 mm | overcast | 93% | 10.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | -2° | 169 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 10° | 2° | 146 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 5° | 149 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 14° | 11° | 168 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 10° | 196 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 285 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 326 mm | overcast | 94% | 10.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -4° | 347 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 350 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
