Isle of Lewis Weather in October

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

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Barvas Stornoway

Planning a journey to Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Isle of Lewis in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Barvas.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 121 mm (4.8 in) in Barvas. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Barvas.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Barvas receives roughly 82 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Isle of Lewis (October)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Lewis (October)

Barvas

In October Barvas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
82 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
25 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Barvas →

Stornoway

In October Stornoway generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
82 hours
44 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
25 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barvas 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Stornoway 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Isle of Lewis weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom brings less favorable weather. In Barvas, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

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

In Barvas, the average daytime high in October is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in October. Barvas typically averages about 121 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Lewis, the United Kingdom due to the typically less favorable weather in Barvas.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and July offering mostly good weather in Barvas. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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