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The temperatures in Lerwick in May are quite cold with temperatures between 8°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Lerwick during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lerwick in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Lerwick in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lerwick before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 5° | 13 | 18 | 0 | 122 mm | Bad | Lerwick in January |
| February | 7° / 5° | 11 | 17 | 0 | 91 mm | Bad | Lerwick in February |
| March | 7° / 5° | 9 | 21 | 1 | 84 mm | Bad | Lerwick in March |
| April | 8° / 6° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 51 mm | Ok | Lerwick in April |
| May | 9° / 8° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 56 mm | Ok | Lerwick in May |
| June | 12° / 10° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 47 mm | Ok | Lerwick in June |
| July | 13° / 12° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 69 mm | Ok | Lerwick in July |
| August | 14° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 94 mm | Ok | Lerwick in August |
| September | 13° / 11° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 99 mm | Bad | Lerwick in September |
| October | 11° / 9° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 128 mm | Bad | Lerwick in October |
| November | 10° / 7° | 12 | 18 | 0 | 133 mm | Bad | Lerwick in November |
| December | 8° / 6° | 13 | 18 | 0 | 132 mm | Bad | Lerwick in December |