Stornoway weather in January (Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Stornoway during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Stornoway typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Precipitation

Stornoway in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 25 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 33 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Stornoway. May, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stornoway climate page with graphs.

 

Stornoway, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 33 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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