Shetland islands in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in april 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
very bad weather 8.6cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
44% of time
29%
17%
5%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
40% of time
25%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Cloudy
34% of time
27%
24%
7%
Weather at 3am
45°F
25%
22%
21%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in april.
The climate of Shetland islands in april is very bad
In april in Shetland islands, the climate is wet (with 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days). This is better than the previous month since in march it receives an average of 2.5in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of april. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 47°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in april in Shetland islands is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Shetland islands in the month of april with a maximum record of 54°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2021.
Day length in Shetland islands in april is 14:40. Sunrise is at 04:46 and sunset is at 19:26.
With a bad climate, the month of april is not the best time to go in that area in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in april
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 34km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 8.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.2km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:26 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:40 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shetland islands in april 2024:
45°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 41°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
49°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in april
Cities near Shetland islands:
| Lerwick in april | bad weather |
| Kirkwall in april | bad weather |
| Orkney islands in april | bad weather |
| Thurso in april | bad weather |
| Wick in april | bad weather |
| Durness in april | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in april | bad weather |
| Brora in april | bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in april | bad weather |
| Macduff in april | bad weather |
| Buckie in april | bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in april | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
Shetland islands
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Weather data for Shetland islands in april:
Weather data for Shetland islands for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Shetland islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Shetland islands 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 Shetland islands.