Lerwick weather in November (United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Lerwick in November? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In November, Lerwick generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Lerwick in November usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Rain is expected on roughly 25 days.

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 35 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in November

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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 November?

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 November.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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