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When is the best time to visit Shetlandin saaret?
In general the best time to visit Shetlandin saaret is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Shetlandin saaret in different months
This is the average weather in Shetlandin saaret for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 238 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 121 mm in November.
Climate in Shetlandin saaret
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Shetlandin saaret for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +52°F | +55°F | +59°F | +64°F | +70°F | +73°F | +75°F | +75°F | +70°F | +66°F | +59°F | +54°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +45°F | +43°F | +45°F | +46°F | +50°F | +54°F | +57°F | +57°F | +55°F | +52°F | +48°F | +45°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°F | +19°F | +21°F | +3°F | +23°F | +36°F | +39°F | +36°F | +36°F | +30°F | +21°F | +21°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 119 | 86 | 90 | 54 | 43 | 46 | 54 | 69 | 90 | 115 | 121 | 118 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Shetlandin saaret during the whole year:
The hottest month in Shetlandin saaret is August with average maximum temperature going up to +57°F. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Shetlandin saaret looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Shetlandin saaret is August with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Shetlandin saaret during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 43 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 24 rainy days and 121 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Shetlandin saaret during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is March with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shetlandin saaret:
What is the hottest month in Shetlandin saaret?
The hottest month in Shetlandin saaret is August with average maximum temperature of +57°F.
What is the coldest month in Shetlandin saaret?
The coldest month in Shetlandin saaret is February with minimum temperatures of +37°F.
Is Shetlandin saaret worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Shetlandin saaret could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Shetlandin saaret?
if you're looking to visit Shetlandin saaret when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 43 mm of rain.
Other cities in Storbritannien
Check out the weather for other cities in Storbritannien.
Monthly weather in Shetlandin saaret
Source of the data
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.
