What’s the climate like in Shetland Islands?
The current climate of Shetland Islands features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Shetland Islands in recent years was 23°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.
On average, Shetland Islands gets 1292 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 10 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Shetland Islands?
The best time to visit Shetland Islands for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Shetland Islands.
Climate Table of Shetland Islands
The climate table of Shetland Islands shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 149 | 182 | 113 | 42 | 54 | 42 | 56 | 139 | 88 | 111 | 106 | 210 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,3 | 2,9 | 1,0 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,9 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January, February and March
- Precipitation*: 1292 mm per year, averaging 108 mm per month
- Snowfall: 10 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in April, June and 54 mm in May
- Wettest months: 210 mm in December, 182 mm in February and 149 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Shetland Islands
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Shetland Islands
This graph shows how much precipitation Shetland Islands, Scotland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Shetland Islands
This graph shows how much snow Shetland Islands, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Shetland Islands
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Shetland Islands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shetland Islands
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Shetland Islands, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shetland Islands
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Shetland Islands, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Shetland Islands by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shetland Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
