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Shetland Islands in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Shetland Islands in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Shetland Islands in July 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Shetland Islands in July usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 54 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shetland Islands has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Shetland Islands in July

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

The temperature in July is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +59°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +55°F.

Is Shetland Islands warm or cold in July?

Shetland Islands is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Shetland Islands, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Shetland Islands in July

Shetland Islands weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+54°F+57°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+39°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+75°F+75°F
Rainfall
46 mm54 mm68 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
83%86%86%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
141311
Rainy days
151719
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +57°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 54 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Shetland Islands is gradually decreasing during July, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Shetland Islands based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in July stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 67 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July 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 July in Shetland Islands?

This is the weather in Shetland Islands in July 2023:
1 July
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+56°F
2 July
☁️
+55°F
3 July
☁️
+55°F
4 July
☁️
+53°F
5 July
☁️
+54°F
6 July
☀️
+56°F
7 July
☁️
+57°F
8 July
☁️
+59°F
9 July
☀️
+58°F
10 July
☁️
+57°F
11 July
🌧️
+57°F
12 July
🌧️
+57°F
13 July
☁️
+55°F
14 July
☁️
+57°F
15 July
☁️
+58°F
16 July
🌧️
+57°F
17 July
☁️
+55°F
18 July
☁️
+55°F
19 July
☁️
+53°F
20 July
☁️
+53°F
21 July
☁️
+55°F
22 July
☁️
+55°F
23 July
☁️
+55°F
24 July
☁️
+54°F
25 July
☁️
+53°F
26 July
☁️
+54°F
27 July
☁️
+55°F
28 July
☁️
+57°F
29 July
☁️
+57°F
30 July
☁️
+57°F
31 July
☁️
+56°F
In July 2023 Shetland Islands had 2 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +59°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 July 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 July:

Is July a good time to visit Shetland Islands?

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

Can you sunbathe in Shetland Islands in July?

July has mild temperatures in Shetland Islands. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Shetland Islands rainy in July?

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

Is it sunny in Shetland Islands in July?

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