Shetland islands in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in may 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 0.9cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Cloudy
41% of time
28%
17%
7%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Cloudy
34% of time
27%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
24%
11%
Weather at 3am
49°F
23%
23%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in may.
The climate of Shetland islands in may is bad
The climate in may in Shetland islands is wet (with 1.9in of rainfall over 2 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.7in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city may, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Shetland islands is 49°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Shetland islands in may with a maximum record of 63°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2020.
On this month of may, day length in Shetland islands is generally 17:18. The sun rises at 03:23 and sets at 20:41.
With a bad climate, may is not recommended to go there.
May: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Shetland islands:
In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Shetland islands.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2020) | ||||
| 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 | 1.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.23km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:23 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:18 | ||||
| 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 Shetland islands in may 2024:
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°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 54°F
50°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Shetland islands:
| Lerwick 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 |
| Durness in may | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in may | bad weather |
| Brora in may | bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in may | bad weather |
| Macduff in may | bad weather |
| Buckie in may | bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Shetland islands in may:
Weather data for Shetland islands for may 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.