Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Lerwick, United Kingdom in May
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°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
May10°C average high
May is close to Lerwick's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May61mm average rain
May is one of Lerwick's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.7 hours average sun
May is one of Lerwick's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is below Lerwick's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May23 weather score
May 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.