Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Lerwick, United Kingdom in August
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
4h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
23
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°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
August14°C average high
August is one of Lerwick's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August78mm average rain
August 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
August4 hours average sun
August 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
August13°C average sea
August is one of Lerwick's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August23 weather score
August is one of Lerwick's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.