Lerwick weather in July (United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Lerwick for July? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In July, Lerwick tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 14°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Lerwick in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 123 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Lerwick climate page with graphs.

 

Lerwick, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 123 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

10/10

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