When is the best time to go to Isle of Lewis

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Isle of Lewis weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Isle of Lewis are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Isle of Lewis January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 146mm 1.4hrs 8.9hrs 9°C

January in Isle of Lewis is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Lewis for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Isle of Lewis and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in January »

February

Isle of Lewis February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 100mm 2.8hrs 10.8hrs 8°C

February in Isle of Lewis is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Lewis for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in February »

March

Isle of Lewis March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 120mm 3.8hrs 13hrs 8°C

The weather in March in Isle of Lewis is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Lewis for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in March »

April

Isle of Lewis April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 76mm 5.7hrs 15.8hrs 9°C

Isle of Lewis's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Isle of Lewis.

April is in the spring in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in April »

May

Isle of Lewis May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 68mm 6.6hrs 18.5hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Isle of Lewis and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Isle of Lewis, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in May »

June

Isle of Lewis June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 74mm 6.5hrs 8.9hrs 11°C

Isle of Lewis's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Isle of Lewis, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in June »

July

Isle of Lewis July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 86mm 4.6hrs 10.8hrs 13°C

July in Isle of Lewis is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Isle of Lewis, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in July »

August

Isle of Lewis August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 96mm 4.8hrs 13hrs 14°C

The weather in August in Isle of Lewis is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Isle of Lewis, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in August »

September

Isle of Lewis September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 134mm 3.8hrs 15.8hrs 13°C

Isle of Lewis's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Isle of Lewis.

September is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in September »

October

Isle of Lewis October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 157mm 2.9hrs 18.5hrs 12°C

October is a wet month in Isle of Lewis and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Lewis for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in October »

November

Isle of Lewis November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 154mm 1.7hrs 8.9hrs 11°C

November in Isle of Lewis is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Lewis for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in November »

December

Isle of Lewis December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 153mm 1.1hrs 10.8hrs 10°C

December in Isle of Lewis is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Isle of Lewis for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Isle of Lewis and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Isle of Lewis with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Isle of Lewis weather in December »

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Isle of Lewis weather stats

Isle of Lewis weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
Driest month: May 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: April 5.7hrs
Coldest month: February 6.3°C 43.3°F
Wettest month: October 157mm 6.2ins
Warmest sea: August 13.6°C 56.5°F
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