Shetland weather in July (Scotland)

Looking to travel to Shetland in July? This guide provides all the details you need.

In July, Shetland generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Shetland in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 123 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shetland climate page with graphs.

 

Shetland, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 123 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in July

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Shetland in July?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in July.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shetland.

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