When is the best time to go to Stornoway
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Stornoway, 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.
Average temperatures in Stornoway
Stornoway weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Stornoway 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 146mm | 1.4hrs | 8.9hrs | 9°C |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Stornoway during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stornoway for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
Stornoway weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 100mm | 2.8hrs | 10.8hrs | 8°C |
February in Stornoway is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stornoway for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
Stornoway weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 120mm | 3.8hrs | 13hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Stornoway is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stornoway for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 76mm | 5.7hrs | 15.8hrs | 9°C |
Stornoway's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Stornoway.
April is in the spring in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 68mm | 6.6hrs | 18.5hrs | 10°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Stornoway and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Stornoway, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 74mm | 6.5hrs | 8.9hrs | 11°C |
June is a reasonably dry month in Stornoway and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Stornoway, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 86mm | 4.6hrs | 10.8hrs | 13°C |
July in Stornoway is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Stornoway, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 96mm | 4.8hrs | 13hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Stornoway is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Stornoway, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Stornoway 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 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 134mm | 3.8hrs | 15.8hrs | 13°C |
Stornoway's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Stornoway.
September is in the fall / autumn in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
Stornoway weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 157mm | 2.9hrs | 18.5hrs | 12°C |
October is a wet month in Stornoway and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stornoway for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
Stornoway weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 154mm | 1.7hrs | 8.9hrs | 11°C |
The climate in Stornoway during November can be summarized as cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stornoway for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
Stornoway weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 153mm | 1.1hrs | 10.8hrs | 10°C |
December in Stornoway is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Stornoway for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Stornoway 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 Stornoway 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.
Other monthly averages
Stornoway weather stats
| 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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