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Shetland Islands in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Shetland Islands in November 2024

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Shetland Islands in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 121 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
121 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
8 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shetland Islands has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Shetland Islands in November

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

The temperature in November is +48°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +52°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% 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 November?

Shetland Islands is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +43°F.

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

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

Climate in Shetland Islands in November

Shetland Islands weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+52°F+48°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+21°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+59°F+54°F
Rainfall
114 mm121 mm118 mm
Wind
8 m/s8 m/s8 m/s
Humidity
82%80%80%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1005 HPa1004 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
644
Rainy days
242423
Snowy days
014

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 114 mm to 121 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 8 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 17 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 decreasing during November, going from 10 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Shetland Islands based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
November is one of the rainiest months in Shetland Islands, here is a comparison with other months, 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 November in Shetland Islands?

This is the weather in Shetland Islands in November 2023:
1 November
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+46°F
2 November
🌧️
+51°F
3 November
🌧️
+51°F
4 November
🌧️
+50°F
5 November
☁️
+50°F
6 November
☁️
+50°F
7 November
☁️
+49°F
8 November
☁️
+49°F
9 November
🌧️
+49°F
10 November
☁️
+49°F
11 November
☁️
+48°F
12 November
☁️
+48°F
13 November
🌧️
+48°F
14 November
☁️
+48°F
15 November
☁️
+47°F
16 November
☁️
+44°F
17 November
☁️
+46°F
18 November
☁️
+49°F
19 November
🌧️
+48°F
20 November
🌧️
+47°F
21 November
☁️
+51°F
22 November
🌧️
+53°F
23 November
🌧️
+46°F
24 November
☁️
+45°F
25 November
☁️
+45°F
26 November
🌧️
+48°F
27 November
🌧️
+45°F
28 November
☁️
+43°F
29 November
🌧️
+43°F
30 November
🌧️
+42°F
In November 2023 Shetland Islands had 0 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 21 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 November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Shetland Islands?

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

Can you sunbathe in Shetland Islands in November?

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

Is Shetland Islands rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Shetland Islands in November?

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