Shetland islands in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in august 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Cloudy
39% of time
28%
15%
11%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
29%
18%
16%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
31%
20%
13%
Weather at 3am
56°F
31%
29%
19%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in august.
The climate of Shetland islands in august is tolerable
the weather in Shetland islands in august is wet (with 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 2in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is quite fresh around this city august, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Shetland islands is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Shetland islands in the month of august with a maximum record of 63°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2020.
On this month of august, day length in Shetland islands is generally 15:43. Sunrise is at 04:17 and sunset is at 20:00.
With a correct climate, the month of august is okay (but not the best) to go in Shetland islands.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Shetland islands:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 28km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2014) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.24km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:43 | ||||
| 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 Shetland islands 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
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
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54°F to 56°F
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52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
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52°F to 54°F
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56°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Shetland islands:
| Lerwick 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 |
| Durness in august | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in august | tolerable weather |
| Brora in august | good weather |
| Fraserburgh in august | good weather |
| Macduff in august | good weather |
| Buckie in august | good weather |
| Lossiemouth in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Shetland islands in august:
Weather data for Shetland islands for august 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.