Lerwick weather in September (United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Lerwick in September? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In September, Lerwick generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Lerwick in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September 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 September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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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 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 in September.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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