Stornoway in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Stornoway in august 2025
The weather in Stornoway in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
26%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
23%
21%
14%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
24%
21%
17%
Weather at 3am
56°F
36%
27%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Stornoway in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Stornoway in august.
The climate of Stornoway in august is tolerable
The climate in august in Stornoway is wet (with 6.3in of precipitation over 11 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this city the month of august, but it is liveable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Stornoway is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Stornoway in the month of august with a maximum record of 67°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 1 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 3% of the month.
Day length in Stornoway in august is 15:22. Sunrise is at 04:48 and sets at 20:10.
With a correct climate, august is okay (but not the best) to go there in Scotland.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Stornoway:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Stornoway in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.06km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Stornoway in august 2024:
56°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Stornoway:
| Loch Maree in august | tolerable weather |
| Skye in august | tolerable weather |
| Ullapool in august | tolerable weather |
| Portree in august | tolerable weather |
| Applecross in august | tolerable weather |
| Durness in august | tolerable weather |
| Dingwall in august | tolerable weather |
| Invergordon in august | good weather |
| Brora in august | good weather |
| Inverness in august | good weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in august | tolerable weather |
| Fort Augustus in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Stornoway in august:
Weather data for Stornoway for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Stornoway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Stornoway can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Stornoway.