Isle of Lewis Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom in December.

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Barvas Stornoway

Considering a trip to Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Lewis in December

Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Isle of Lewis generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Barvas.

For specific regional insights in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 111 mm (4.4 in) in Barvas.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Barvas receives around 30 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Isle of Lewis by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Isle of Lewis — and find the best time to visit. (based on Barvas)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Lewis in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Isle of Lewis.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Isle of Lewis

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Isle of Lewis (December)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Lewis (December)

Barvas

In December Barvas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
30 hours
33 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barvas →

Stornoway

In December Stornoway generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
30 hours
33 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stornoway →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Isle of Lewis, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Isle of Lewis in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barvas 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Stornoway 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Isle of Lewis weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom in December?

December in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Barvas, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom in December?

In Barvas, the average daytime high in December is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in December. Barvas typically averages about 111 mm (4.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Barvas.

On average, the best time to visit Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom is in May, June and July with generally tolerable weather in Barvas. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Isle of Lewis.

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