Lerwick in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lerwick in august 2025
The weather in Lerwick in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
25%
18%
16%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
25%
20%
20%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
22%
21%
19%
Weather at 3am
58°F
29%
27%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lerwick in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lerwick in august.
The climate of Lerwick in august is tolerable
The weather in august in Lerwick is wet (with 5.6in of precipitation over 8 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 3.8in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cool in that locality this month, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Lerwick is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lerwick in august with a maximum record of 63°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021.
Day length in Lerwick in august is 15:40. The sun rises at 04:18 and sets at 19:58.
With a correct climate, the month of august is okay (but not the best) to go there.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Lerwick:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lerwick in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.1km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:58 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:40 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lerwick in august 2024:
54°F to 59°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Lerwick:
| Shetland islands in august | tolerable weather |
| Kirkwall in august | tolerable weather |
| Orkney islands in august | tolerable weather |
| Thurso in august | tolerable weather |
| Wick in august | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in august | tolerable weather |
| Durness in august | tolerable weather |
| Fraserburgh in august | good weather |
| Brora in august | good weather |
| Macduff in august | good weather |
| Buckie in august | good weather |
| Peterhead in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Lerwick in august:
Weather data for Lerwick for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lerwick. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lerwick can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lerwick.