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

Is September a good time to explore Stornoway weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In September, Stornoway typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Stornoway in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. On average, there are about 24 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 107 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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

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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
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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