Stornoway Weather in January

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

The climate in Stornoway during January can be summarized as cool and wet.

January 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 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Stornoway weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Nightly temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Average temperature 4°C 39.2°F
Daily sunshine 1.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 146 mm 5.7 ins
Rainy days 25 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 26.6kph 17 mph

On average January is the 4th wettest 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.

January temperatures in Stornoway

Stornoway average temperature in January

January rainfall

Stornoway average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Stornoway average rain in January

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 January 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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