Isle of Lewis Weather in May

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

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Barvas Stornoway

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Lewis in May

Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom 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 (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Barvas.

For a closer look at conditions across Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in Barvas. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Barvas.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Barvas sees around 205 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Isle of Lewis (May)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Lewis (May)

Barvas

In May Barvas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
205 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Barvas →

Stornoway

In May Stornoway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
205 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Stornoway →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barvas 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Stornoway 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Isle of Lewis weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Barvas sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Barvas averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Not particularly. Barvas averages just 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom. 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, the United Kingdom 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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