Stornoway Weather in August

What's the weather like in Stornoway (Scotland) in August 2024?

The climate in Stornoway during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Stornoway and is typically the 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.

Stornoway weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.5°C 59.8°F
Nightly temperature 9.8°C 49.6°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Stornoway 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.

August temperatures in Stornoway

Stornoway average temperature in August

August rainfall

Stornoway average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Stornoway average rain in August

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 Stornoway in August 2024.

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Stornoway weather stats

Stornoway 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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