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When is the best time to visit Shetland Islands?
In general the best time to visit Shetland Islands is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Shetland Islands in different months
This is the average weather in Shetland Islands for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 237 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 121 mm in November.
Climate in Shetland Islands
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Shetland Islands for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +13°C | +15°C | +18°C | +21°C | +23°C | +24°C | +24°C | +21°C | +19°C | +15°C | +12°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +6°C | +7°C | +8°C | +10°C | +12°C | +14°C | +14°C | +13°C | +11°C | +9°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -6°C | -7°C | -6°C | -16°C | -5°C | +2°C | +4°C | +2°C | +2°C | -1°C | -6°C | -6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 119 | 85 | 90 | 54 | 44 | 46 | 54 | 68 | 89 | 114 | 121 | 118 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Shetland Islands during the whole year:
The hottest month in Shetland Islands is August with average maximum temperature going up to +14°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Shetland Islands looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Shetland Islands is August with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Shetland Islands during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 44 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 24 rainy days and 121 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Shetland Islands during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shetland Islands:
What is the hottest month in Shetland Islands?
The hottest month in Shetland Islands is August with average maximum temperature of +14°C.
What is the coldest month in Shetland Islands?
The coldest month in Shetland Islands is February with minimum temperatures of +3°C.
Is Shetland Islands worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Shetland Islands could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Shetland Islands?
if you're looking to visit Shetland Islands when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 44 mm of rain.
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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.