Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Lerwick, United Kingdom in April
Weather score21Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
4.3h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
21
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lerwick, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April8°C average high
April is on the cooler side of Lerwick's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April71mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Lerwick's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4.3 hours average sun
April is brighter than Lerwick's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April8°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April21 weather score
April scores above Lerwick's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.