Lerwick

What is the climate like in Lerwick?

The best time to visit Lerwick is typically May, the year's most comfortable month (5.5/10). Lerwick is warmest in August, when daily highs average 56°F (13°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 41°F (5°C). The wettest month is typically December and the driest is May; the year sees roughly 45 in of precipitation.

• Best time to visitMay — the year's comfort peak (5.5/10)
• Warmest monthAugust — average high 56°F (13°C)
• Coolest monthFebruary — average low 41°F (5°C)
• Wettest monthDecember (5.6 in)
• Driest monthMay (2.0 in)
• Annual precipitation45 in