When to visit
Shetland Islands?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Shetland Islands
Scotland · Britain

The best weather in Shetland Islands is from July.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
44

Mixed climate

🌨Cold

Temperature
8–12°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
5–9°C
Dry
Precipitation
64mm
Light drizzle · 14 days
Sunshine
8.2h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
83%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score6910202844474429976
ClimateColdColdColdColdColdColdMildMildColdColdColdCold
Temperature2–5°C2–5°C3–6°C3–7°C6–10°C8–12°C10–14°C10–14°C9–12°C7–10°C5–8°C3–6°C
Feels like-4–0°C-4–0°C-3–1°C-2–3°C2–6°C5–9°C7–11°C8–11°C5–9°C2–6°C-1–3°C-3–1°C
Precipitation125mm
22 days
96mm
17 days
89mm
19 days
55mm
13 days
63mm
14 days
64mm
14 days
90mm
18 days
98mm
18 days
106mm
18 days
121mm
20 days
118mm
19 days
119mm
21 days
Sunshine1.7h
☀︎ 25%
3.5h
☀︎ 38%
4.7h
☀︎ 39%
8.2h
☀︎ 56%
7.8h
☀︎ 45%
8.2h
☀︎ 44%
7.1h
☀︎ 39%
6.9h
☀︎ 44%
5.4h
☀︎ 42%
3.7h
☀︎ 37%
2.2h
☀︎ 30%
1.2h
☀︎ 21%
WindW · 37 km/hSW · 35 km/hSW · 32 km/hN · 29 km/hS · 26 km/hSW · 26 km/hSW · 24 km/hSW · 25 km/hSW · 29 km/hS · 32 km/hSW · 35 km/hSW · 36 km/h
Humidity (%)80%79%79%77%80%83%85%85%85%82%81%81%
Day length6.8h9.1h11.9h14.7h17.3h18.8h18.0h15.6h12.9h10.1h7.5h5.9h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Shetland Islands?

The best time to visit Shetland Islands is July, with temperatures between 10 °C and 14 °C. The best month is July. July is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands has a climate with an overall score of 2.2/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 14 °C.

What is the hottest month in Shetland Islands?

The hottest month in Shetland Islands is July, with average highs of 14 °C and lows of 10 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Shetland Islands?

The rainiest month in Shetland Islands is January, with an average of 125 mm of precipitation.