Which is the warmest month in Stornoway, Lewis?

The warmest time of year in Stornoway, Lewis is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 16°C.

Which month has the most rain in Stornoway, Lewis?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Stornoway, Lewis with 157mm on average. There are normally 23 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Stornoway, Lewis?

The sunniest time of year in Stornoway, Lewis is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 35% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Stornoway, Lewis?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Stornoway, Lewis in August when the water temperature reaches 13°C.

Best time to visit Stornoway, Lewis

Q: When is the best time to visit Stornoway, Lewis?

The best time to visit Stornoway, Lewis is May and June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Stornoway, Lewis?

The best time to visit Stornoway, Lewis is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Stornoway, Lewis) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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