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Lerwick weather in November (United Kingdom)

Is Lerwick a good destination in November, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In November, Lerwick typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 11°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Lerwick in November usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Rain is expected on roughly 25 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Lerwick. July, August and September typically offer 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 November

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 83%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Shetland, Scotland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in November

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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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
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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