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

How does the weather in Stornoway usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Stornoway includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Stornoway in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Stornoway.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. 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 May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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