Isle of Lewis Weather in December

What's the weather like in Isle of Lewis (Scotland) in December 2024?

The climate in Isle of Lewis during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Isle of Lewis and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Isle of Lewis weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.2°C 44.9°F
Nightly temperature 2.3°C 36.1°F
Average temperature 4.7°C 40.5°F
Daily sunshine 1.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 153 mm 6 ins
Rainy days 26 days
Sea temperature 9.8°C 49.7°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 25.9kph 16 mph

On average December is the 3rd 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.

December temperatures in Isle of Lewis

Isle of Lewis average temperature in December

December rainfall

Isle of Lewis average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Isle of Lewis average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Isle of Lewis in December 2024.

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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
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