January could be a good time to visit Shetlandin saaret, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +45°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in January. However, expect about 23 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 119 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+45°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
119 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
9 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shetlandin saaret has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Shetlandin saaret in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shetlandin saaret for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +46°F with a maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +34°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +46°F.
Is Shetlandin saaret warm or cold in January?
Shetlandin saaret is typically chill in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +45°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +39°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is one of the coolest months in Shetlandin saaret, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Shetlandin saaret in January
Shetlandin saaret weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+45°F
+43°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+21°F
+19°F
Max. temperature
+54°F
+52°F
+55°F
Rainfall
118 mm
119 mm
86 mm
Wind
8 m/s
9 m/s
8 m/s
Humidity
80%
80%
79%
Air pressure
1004 HPa
1004 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
4
4
5
Rainy days
23
23
18
Snowy days
4
4
5
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +45°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 118 mm to 119 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 8 m/s to 9 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Shetlandin saaret in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 10 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 Shetlandin saaret is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 14 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Shetlandin saaret based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 146 mm, with a 94% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Shetlandin saaret, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Shetlandin saaret 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 43 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Shetlandin saaret based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in January is about 7 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Shetlandin saaret?
This is the weather in Shetlandin saaret in January 2024:
1 January
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+43°F
2 January
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+43°F
3 January
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+47°F
4 January
🌧️
+47°F
5 January
☁️
+48°F
6 January
☁️
+49°F
7 January
🌧️
+49°F
8 January
☁️
+48°F
9 January
☁️
+47°F
10 January
🌧️
+47°F
11 January
🌧️
+47°F
12 January
🌧️
+45°F
13 January
🌧️
+45°F
14 January
🌧️
+44°F
15 January
🌧️
+43°F
16 January
🌧️
+40°F
17 January
🌧️
+42°F
18 January
☁️
+42°F
19 January
🌧️
+42°F
20 January
☁️
+45°F
21 January
☁️
+46°F
22 January
☁️
+48°F
23 January
🌧️
+50°F
24 January
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+50°F
25 January
☁️
+50°F
26 January
☁️
+45°F
27 January
☁️
+48°F
28 January
☁️
+47°F
29 January
🌧️
+50°F
30 January
🌧️
+42°F
31 January
🌧️
+46°F
In January 2024 Shetlandin saaret had 0 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 10 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Shetlandin saaret climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Shetlandin saaret in January 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 Shetlandin saaret in January:
Is January a good time to visit Shetlandin saaret?
It’s always a good time to visit Shetlandin saaret, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Shetlandin saaret in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Shetlandin saaret rainy in January?
Shetlandin saaret is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Shetlandin saaret in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shetlandin saaret in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Storbritannien
Check out the weather for other cities in Storbritannien.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shetlandin saaret, 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.
