Shetland islands in july: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in july 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in the month of july comes from statistical datas on the past 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 july
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Cloudy
39% of time
27%
16%
10%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Cloudy
36% of time
29%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
32%
19%
10%
Weather at 3am
56°F
25%
24%
23%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in july
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in july.
The climate of Shetland islands in july is tolerable
The weather in july in Shetland islands is wet (with 2in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in june there is an average of 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold here this month, but it is tolerable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in july in Shetland islands is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Shetland islands in july with a maximum record of 67°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2020.
Day length in Shetland islands in july is 18:13. Sunrise is at 03:04 and sunset is at 21:17.
With a correct weather, july is okay (but not the best) to go in Shetland islands.
July: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in july, there are destinations with better weather than Shetland islands:
In july, Aberdeen, Dundee, Eyemouth, Glen Trool, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in july
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of july.
| July | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.15km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:13 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in july | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last july?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shetland islands in july 2024:
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Map: other cities in Scotland in july
Cities near Shetland islands:
| Lerwick in july | tolerable weather |
| Kirkwall in july | tolerable weather |
| Orkney islands in july | tolerable weather |
| Thurso in july | tolerable weather |
| Wick in july | tolerable weather |
| Durness in july | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in july | tolerable weather |
| Brora in july | good weather |
| Fraserburgh in july | good weather |
| Macduff in july | tolerable weather |
| Buckie in july | tolerable weather |
| Lossiemouth in july | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in july.
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Weather data for Shetland islands in july:
Weather data for Shetland islands for july 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.