Stornoway weather in October (Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom)
Is October a good time to explore Stornoway weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.
Temperatures
The month of October in Stornoway typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.
Precipitation
Stornoway in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Rain is expected on roughly 25 days.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 82 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Stornoway. May, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stornoway climate page with graphs.
Stornoway, monthly averages in October
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
13°C
Chance of Rain
84%
Precipitation
123 mm
Rainy days
25 days
Sunshine
82 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in the United Kingdom in October
Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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