Monthly climate guide
Lerwick weather in May
Expect cool weather in Lerwick in May: afternoons reach about 9°C (48°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (46°F). Around 67 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 79%.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Lerwick.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
- Lerwick is usually about 3°C cooler than Inverness, 350 km away, in May.
Avg high
9°C
48°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
67 mm
some rain
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
79%
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 May
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May 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 May
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Lerwick in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Lerwick?
May is cool in Lerwick, with highs around 9°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Lerwick in May?
Average highs are about 9°C (48°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lerwick in May?
Lerwick typically gets around 67 mm of rain in May — 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.