Shetland weather in September (Scotland)

Curious about the September weather in Shetland? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Shetland typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Shetland in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

The city usually sees around 102 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 102 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Scotland in September

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

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 September.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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