Best time to visit Stornoway, Lewis

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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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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Stornoway, Lewis43
    Jan
  • 43°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Stornoway, Lewis43
    Feb
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Stornoway, Lewis45
    Mar
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Stornoway, Lewis48
    Apr
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Stornoway, Lewis54
    May
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Stornoway, Lewis57
    Jun
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Stornoway, Lewis59
    Jul
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Stornoway, Lewis61
    Aug
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Stornoway, Lewis57
    Sep
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Stornoway, Lewis54
    Oct
  • 46°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Stornoway, Lewis46
    Nov
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Stornoway, Lewis45
    Dec

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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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Which is the hottest month in Stornoway, Lewis?

The hottest time of year in Stornoway, Lewis is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 61°F.

Which month has the most rain in Stornoway, Lewis?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Stornoway, Lewis with 6.2 inches 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 55°F.

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