Shetland weather in June (Scotland)

Curious about the June weather in Shetland? This guide provides all the details you need.

In June, Shetland generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Shetland in June usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shetland, monthly averages in June

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 147 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in June

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in June 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 June?

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 June.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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