Monthly climate guide
Lerwick weather in July
With highs near 13°C (55°F) and lows around 12°C (53°F), July feels cool in Lerwick. Rainfall averages about 75 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than June and about the same as August.
What stands out in July
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
- Lerwick is usually about 4°C cooler than Inverness, 350 km away, in July.
- In Lerwick, July is mid-summer.
- July is Lerwick's second warmest month.
Avg high
13°C
55°F
Avg low
12°C
53°F
Rainfall
75 mm
some rain
Humidity
89%
relative
Sky
86%
cloud · often cloudy
Lerwick weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | 6°C / 42°F | 117 mm | 81% | 86% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 5°C / 42°F | 94 mm | 82% | 84% |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 5°C / 42°F | 81 mm | 81% | 83% |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 6°C / 43°F | 51 mm | 82% | 79% |
| May | 9°C / 48°F | 8°C / 46°F | 67 mm | 85% | 79% |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 10°C / 50°F | 64 mm | 87% | 85% |
| July | 13°C / 55°F | 12°C / 53°F | 75 mm | 89% | 86% |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 13°C / 55°F | 99 mm | 87% | 80% |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 11°C / 53°F | 99 mm | 87% | 83% |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 10°C / 50°F | 119 mm | 83% | 81% |
| November | 10°C / 49°F | 8°C / 46°F | 107 mm | 82% | 83% |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 7°C / 44°F | 128 mm | 81% | 86% |
What to pack for July
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is July a good time to visit Lerwick?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lerwick →Other United Kingdom cities in July
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Lerwick in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Lerwick?
Yes. July is one of the best months for Lerwick, with highs around 13°C and about 75 mm of rain.
How warm is Lerwick in July?
Average highs are about 13°C (55°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lerwick in July?
Lerwick typically gets around 75 mm of rain in July — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lerwick (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.