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Shetland Islands in June: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Shetland Islands in June will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Shetland Islands, based on historical data.
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June

Weather in Shetland Islands in June 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Shetland Islands in June, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 46 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shetland Islands has OK weather in June.

Average temperature in Shetland Islands in June

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shetland Islands for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in June averages around +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +13°C.

Is Shetland Islands warm or cold in June?

Shetland Islands is typically mild in June.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how June is compared to other months in Shetland Islands:

Climate in Shetland Islands in June

Shetland Islands weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
MayJuneJuly
Avg. temperature
+10°C+12°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-5°C+2°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+23°C+24°C
Rainfall
44 mm46 mm54 mm
Wind
6 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
81%83%86%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
131413
Rainy days
161517
Snowy days
000

June weather is still as ok as in May. It’s getting warmer as June arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +12°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 44 mm to 46 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. Winds are calmer in comparison to May, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in May to 1 in June.

July brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Shetland Islands in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Shetland Islands is gradually decreasing during June, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Shetland Islands based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in June, with total rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. June is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how June is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Shetland Islands wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last June in Shetland Islands?

This is the weather in Shetland Islands in June 2023:
1 June
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+9°C
2 June
☀️
+9°C
3 June
☁️
+10°C
4 June
☁️
+10°C
5 June
☁️
+10°C
6 June
☁️
+10°C
7 June
☁️
+10°C
8 June
☁️
+9°C
9 June
☁️
+10°C
10 June
☁️
+12°C
11 June
☁️
+12°C
12 June
☁️
+12°C
13 June
🌧️
+12°C
14 June
☀️
+12°C
15 June
☀️
+14°C
16 June
☁️
+12°C
17 June
☁️
+11°C
18 June
☁️
+12°C
19 June
☁️
+13°C
20 June
☁️
+13°C
21 June
🌧️
+13°C
22 June
☁️
+13°C
23 June
☁️
+13°C
24 June
☁️
+13°C
25 June
☁️
+15°C
26 June
🌧️
+13°C
27 June
☁️
+14°C
28 June
🌧️
+14°C
29 June
☁️
+13°C
30 June
☁️
+13°C
In June 2023 Shetland Islands had 3 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Shetland Islands climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Shetland Islands in June has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+8°C) and the highest in 2006 (+11°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 776 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 1280 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shetland Islands in June:

Is June a good time to visit Shetland Islands?

It’s always a good time to visit Shetland Islands, but the weather is changeable in June, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Shetland Islands in June?

June has mild temperatures in Shetland Islands. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Shetland Islands rainy in June?

Shetland Islands is usually dry in June. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Shetland Islands in June?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shetland Islands in June, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Shetland Islands

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shetland Islands, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.