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Shetland Islands in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Shetland Islands in April 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Shetland Islands in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 54 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

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+3°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
7 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shetland Islands has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Shetland Islands in April

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

The temperature in April is +45°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +48°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +43°F.

Is Shetland Islands warm or cold in April?

Shetland Islands is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +41°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

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

Climate in Shetland Islands in April

Shetland Islands weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+45°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+3°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+64°F+70°F
Rainfall
90 mm54 mm44 mm
Wind
8 m/s7 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
79%79%81%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
012
Cloudy days
6913
Rainy days
201716
Snowy days
420

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +46°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 90 mm to 54 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 8 m/s to 7 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 0 to 1.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 16 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 increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Shetland Islands based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April 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 April in Shetland Islands?

This is the weather in Shetland Islands in April 2023:
1 April
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+46°F
2 April
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+46°F
3 April
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+46°F
4 April
☁️
+46°F
5 April
☁️
+47°F
6 April
🌧️
+46°F
7 April
🌧️
+46°F
8 April
☀️
+46°F
9 April
☁️
+46°F
10 April
🌧️
+47°F
11 April
☁️
+46°F
12 April
🌧️
+46°F
13 April
☁️
+47°F
14 April
☁️
+46°F
15 April
☀️
+46°F
16 April
☁️
+47°F
17 April
☁️
+47°F
18 April
☀️
+47°F
19 April
☀️
+48°F
20 April
☀️
+48°F
21 April
☀️
+47°F
22 April
☁️
+47°F
23 April
☁️
+45°F
24 April
☁️
+41°F
25 April
🌧️
+40°F
26 April
☁️
+41°F
27 April
☀️
+43°F
28 April
🌧️
+43°F
29 April
☁️
+41°F
30 April
☁️
+42°F
In April 2023 Shetland Islands had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Shetland Islands climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+47°F) and the highest in 2006 (+52°F). 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 April:

Is April a good time to visit Shetland Islands?

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

Can you sunbathe in Shetland Islands in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Shetland Islands rainy in April?

Shetland Islands is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Shetland Islands in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shetland Islands in April, 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, 2022.

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.