Shetland islands in september: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Shetland islands in september 2025
The weather in Shetland islands in september comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout september
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Cloudy
40% of time
29%
13%
13%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Cloudy
34% of time
32%
16%
13%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Cloudy
39% of time
25%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
54°F
33%
27%
19%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Shetland islands in september
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Shetland islands in september.
The climate of Shetland islands in september is tolerable
The climate in september in Shetland islands is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in august it receives an average of 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is fairly cool around this city this month, but it is livable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in september in Shetland islands is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Shetland islands in the month of september with a maximum record of 61°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2021.
On this month of september, day length in Shetland islands is generally 12:53. The sun rises at 05:33 and sunset is at 18:26.
With a correct weather, the month of september is okay (but not the best) to go in Shetland islands.
September: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in september, there are destinations with better weather than Shetland islands:
In september, Dundee, Perth, Burntisland, Cockenzie, Kirkcaldy and Monifieth have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Shetland islands in september
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of september.
| September | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 34km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.24km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:26 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:53 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in september | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last september?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Shetland islands in september 2024:
54°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
56°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in september
Cities near Shetland islands:
| Lerwick in september | tolerable weather |
| Kirkwall in september | tolerable weather |
| Orkney islands in september | tolerable weather |
| Thurso in september | tolerable weather |
| Wick in september | tolerable weather |
| Durness in september | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in september | tolerable weather |
| Brora in september | tolerable weather |
| Fraserburgh in september | tolerable weather |
| Macduff in september | tolerable weather |
| Buckie in september | tolerable weather |
| Lossiemouth in september | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in september.
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Weather data for Shetland islands in september:
Weather data for Shetland islands for september 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.