Isle of Lewis in January
4.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
4°CAvg low
16Rainy days (100 mm)
6:49 hDaylight
09:10Sunrise · 15:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Very wet: about 16 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 4°C | 100 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 8°C | 4°C | 82 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 9°C | 4°C | 84 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.7 |
| April | 11°C | 5°C | 74 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.1 |
| May | 13°C | 7°C | 76 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 15°C | 10°C | 79 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.7 |
| July | 17°C | 11°C | 88 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 17°C | 11°C | 94 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.8 |
| September | 15°C | 10°C | 89 mm | 16 | – | – | 5.8 |
| October | 12°C | 8°C | 103 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.1 |
| November | 10°C | 6°C | 91 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 8°C | 4°C | 90 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Isle of Lewis in January?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 4°C.
When is the best time to visit Isle of Lewis?
The best months are August, September, June, July.