If you plan to visit Shetland Islands in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 24 rainy days in the month and around 121 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
121 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
8 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shetland Islands has OK weather in November.
Average temperature in Shetland Islands in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shetland Islands for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +9°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +6°C.
Is Shetland Islands warm or cold in November?
Shetland Islands is typically cool in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +6°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Shetland Islands:
Climate in Shetland Islands in November
Shetland Islands weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+9°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-1°C
-6°C
-6°C
Max. temperature
+19°C
+15°C
+12°C
Rainfall
114 mm
121 mm
118 mm
Wind
8 m/s
8 m/s
8 m/s
Humidity
82%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1005 HPa
1004 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
6
4
4
Rainy days
24
24
23
Snowy days
0
1
4
November weather is still as ok as in October.It’s getting colder in November. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 114 mm to 121 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 8 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Shetland Islands in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 17 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.
The average wind speed in Shetland Islands is gradually decreasing during November, going from 10 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Shetland Islands based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.November is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
November is one of the rainiest months in Shetland Islands, here is a comparison with other months, 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 November in Shetland Islands?
This is the weather in Shetland Islands in November 2023:
1 November
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+8°C
2 November
🌧️
+10°C
3 November
🌧️
+10°C
4 November
🌧️
+10°C
5 November
☁️
+10°C
6 November
☁️
+10°C
7 November
☁️
+10°C
8 November
☁️
+10°C
9 November
🌧️
+10°C
10 November
☁️
+9°C
11 November
☁️
+9°C
12 November
☁️
+9°C
13 November
🌧️
+9°C
14 November
☁️
+9°C
15 November
☁️
+8°C
16 November
☁️
+7°C
17 November
☁️
+8°C
18 November
☁️
+9°C
19 November
🌧️
+9°C
20 November
🌧️
+8°C
21 November
☁️
+10°C
22 November
🌧️
+11°C
23 November
🌧️
+8°C
24 November
☁️
+7°C
25 November
☁️
+7°C
26 November
🌧️
+9°C
27 November
🌧️
+7°C
28 November
☁️
+6°C
29 November
🌧️
+6°C
30 November
🌧️
+6°C
In November 2023 Shetland Islands had 0 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shetland Islands climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shetland Islands in November 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 November:
Is November a good time to visit Shetland Islands?
It’s always a good time to visit Shetland Islands, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shetland Islands in November?
Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Shetland Islands rainy in November?
Shetland Islands is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shetland Islands in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shetland Islands in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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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.