Lerwick weather in July (United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Lerwick in July? This guide provides all the details you need.

In July, Lerwick typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

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, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

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 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

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 Lerwick 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

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