Lerwick in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lerwick in may 2025
The weather in Lerwick in may comes from statistical datas on the last 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 may
bad weather 2.5cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
22%
22%
21%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
24%
22%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
25%
23%
18%
Weather at 3am
49°F
26%
25%
20%
20%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lerwick in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lerwick in may.
The climate of Lerwick in may is bad
In may in Lerwick, the climate is wet (with 3.6in of precipitation over 7 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is fairly cold here may, but it is bearable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 50°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Lerwick is 49°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Lerwick in may with a maximum record of 59°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2021.
On average, in Lerwick, the days of may last 17:12. Sunrise is at 03:26 and sets at 20:38.
With a bad weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in that area.
May: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Lerwick:
In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Lerwick.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lerwick in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 30km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.2km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:12 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lerwick in may 2024:
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Lerwick:
| Shetland islands in may | bad weather |
| Kirkwall in may | bad weather |
| Orkney islands in may | bad weather |
| Thurso in may | bad weather |
| Wick in may | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in may | bad weather |
| Durness in may | bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in may | bad weather |
| Brora in may | bad weather |
| Macduff in may | bad weather |
| Buckie in may | bad weather |
| Peterhead in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Lerwick
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Weather data for Lerwick in may:
Weather data for Lerwick for may 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.