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When is the Best Time to Explore Stornoway?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Stornoway, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Stornoway are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually February and January. The months with the most rain are June and July, whereas February and January have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is -2°C and at night it is -20°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 50 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 21°C during the day and -3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 229 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 24°C and the night-time average is 8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 205 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 9°C and -16°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 86 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Stornoway is 570 mm.