Best time to visit Lerwick, Shetland

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When is the best time to visit Lerwick, Shetland?

The best time to visit Lerwick, Shetland is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lerwick, Shetland5
    Jan
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lerwick, Shetland5
    Feb
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lerwick, Shetland6
    Mar
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lerwick, Shetland8
    Apr
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lerwick, Shetland10
    May
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lerwick, Shetland13
    Jun
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lerwick, Shetland14
    Jul
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lerwick, Shetland14
    Aug
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lerwick, Shetland12
    Sep
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lerwick, Shetland10
    Oct
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lerwick, Shetland7
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lerwick, Shetland6
    Dec

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Which is the warmest month in Lerwick, Shetland?

The warmest time of year in Lerwick, Shetland is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 14°C.

Which month has the most rain in Lerwick, Shetland?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Lerwick, Shetland with 141mm on average. There are normally 25 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lerwick, Shetland?

The sunniest time of year in Lerwick, Shetland is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 30% of daylight hours; that's 4 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lerwick, Shetland?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Lerwick, Shetland in August when the water temperature reaches 12°C.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Lerwick, Shetland) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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