Weather in Lerwick in october 2025

The weather in Lerwick in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout october

bad weather

Weather at 6am
52°F

Cloudy

19%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 12pm
52°F

Cloudy

23%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Weather at 6pm
52°F

Cloudy

23%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Weather at 3am
52°F

Moderate rain at times

42%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Cloudy

18%

Clear/Sunny

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lerwick in october

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lerwick in october.


The climate of Lerwick in october is bad

the weather in Lerwick in october is wet (with 7.1in of precipitation over 13 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in september there is an average of 5.7in of rainfall over 9 days.

The climate is rather cool in that area this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Lerwick is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Lerwick in october with a maximum record of 58°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2020.

In october in Lerwick, the days on average last 10:10. Sunrise is at 06:45 and sets at 16:55.

With an unfavorable weather, october is not the best time to go in that area in Scotland.



October: another location in Scotland?

If you want to go to Scotland in october, there are destinations with better weather than Lerwick:

In october, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Dundee, Glen Trool, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have a tolerable climate, but better than Lerwick.

more information about Scotland's weather in october


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lerwick in october

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of october.

October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 52°F
Highest temperature 54°F
Lowest temperature 50°F
Highest record temperature 58°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 34°F
(2020)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 53°F
Lowest sea temperature 51°F
Highest sea temperature 56°F
Wind
Wind speed 39km/h
Wind temperature 45°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 7.1in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(41%)
Record daily rainfall 2in
(2020)
Snowfall 0cm
Other climate data
Humidity 84%
Visibility 9.04km
Cloud cover 65%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 6
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:45
Time of sunset 16:55
Length of day 10:10
Our opinion about the weather in october
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net bad



How was the weather last october?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lerwick in october 2024:

01-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 54°F
02-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 52°F
03-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 52°F
04-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
05-10-2024
Cloudy
52°F to 54°F
06-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
07-10-2024
Light drizzle
50°F to 52°F
08-10-2024
Light drizzle
47°F to 50°F
09-10-2024
Cloudy
45°F to 47°F
10-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 47°F
11-10-2024
Light drizzle
41°F to 43°F
12-10-2024
Light drizzle
41°F to 45°F
13-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
14-10-2024
Overcast
41°F to 50°F
15-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 52°F
16-10-2024
Light drizzle
52°F to 54°F
17-10-2024
Overcast
52°F to 54°F
18-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 54°F
19-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
20-10-2024
Light rain
50°F to 54°F
21-10-2024
Light drizzle
49°F to 52°F
22-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 50°F
23-10-2024
Overcast
52°F to 54°F
24-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 54°F
25-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 52°F
26-10-2024
Light drizzle
50°F to 52°F
27-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 50°F
28-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 45°F
29-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 52°F
30-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 50°F
31-10-2024
Light drizzle
47°F to 54°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in october

Cities near Lerwick:

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Kirkwall in octoberbad weather
Orkney islands in octoberbad weather
Thurso in octoberbad weather
Wick in octoberbad weather
Helmsdale in octoberbad weather
Durness in octoberbad weather
Fraserburgh in octoberbad weather
Brora in octoberbad weather
Macduff in octoberbad weather
Buckie in octoberbad weather
Peterhead in octoberbad weather
Scotland in october: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.

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Weather data for Lerwick in october:

Weather data for Lerwick for october 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.


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