Weather in May in Isle of Lewis
Thinking about venturing to Isle of Lewis this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Isle of Lewis in May?
Isle of Lewis is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Isle of Lewis generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Barvas.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm in Barvas. In Barvas, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Barvas. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at May's conditions in Isle of Lewis, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Isle of Lewis's yearly weather, check out our Isle of Lewis climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Isle of Lewis?
Barvas
In May Barvas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Stornoway
In May Stornoway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Isle of Lewis?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Isle of Lewis. Typically, the climate in Barvas is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Isle of Lewis is in May, June and July with generally tolerable weather in Barvas. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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