Lerwick weather in August (United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Lerwick as August approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Lerwick typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Lerwick in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 128 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Lerwick. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lerwick, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Shetland, Scotland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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