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Weather in Lerwick for May 2026

Your guide to Lerwick weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Lerwick has been significantly cooler than historical averages by -2 °C, with average temperature of 7.3 °C.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Lerwick predicts a temperature of 10.5 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Lerwick at the beginning of May is 9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 11 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Lerwick in May is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 34.8 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
27 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Lerwick Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light drizzle
11°
2
Patchy rain possible
9°
3
Sunny
8°
4
Patchy rain possible
8°
5
Patchy rain possible
9°
6
Patchy rain possible
9°
7
Patchy rain possible
9°
8
Light rain
10°
9
Patchy rain possible
9°
10
Light drizzle
9°
11
Cloudy
9°
12
Overcast
10°
13
Patchy rain possible
10°
14
Patchy rain possible
9°
15
Partly cloudy
10°
16
Sunny
12°
17
Patchy rain possible
8°
18
Patchy rain possible
9°
19
Patchy rain possible
9°
20
Moderate rain
11°
21
Patchy rain possible
11°
22
Cloudy
12°
23
Overcast
11°
24
Patchy rain possible
12°
25
Sunny
11°
26
Overcast
11°
27
Patchy rain possible
11°
28
Patchy rain possible
10°
29
Sunny
11°
30
Partly cloudy
12°
31
Patchy rain possible
11°

Temperatures trend during May in Lerwick

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Lerwick day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 11° /7° 1.6 mm 3
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 0.8 mm 2
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /4° 0.7 mm 3
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /4° 2.1 mm 2
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /4° 1 mm 2
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 0.6 mm 2
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 0.8 mm 2
8 May Light rain
Light rain
 10° /6° 4.6 mm 2
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 2.2 mm 3
10 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 9° /6° 2 mm 3
11 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /7° 0.1 mm 3
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /7° 1.7 mm 3
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /7° 2.9 mm 3
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.8 mm 2
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /7° 0.8 mm 3
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /9° 0 mm 4
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.3 mm 2.5
18 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.2 mm 3.8
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 1 mm 3.9
20 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /8° 5 mm 1.9
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 0.2 mm 2
22 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 12° /9° 0.1 mm 3
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /9° 0.1 mm 3
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /10° 0.2 mm 3
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /9° 0 mm 4
26 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /10° 0 mm 3
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /10° 0.3 mm 3
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /10° 0.1 mm 3
29 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /10° 0 mm 4
30 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /8° 0.5 mm 4
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 8 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lerwick in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lerwick forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lerwick in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lerwick during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 10° and lows near 8°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Lerwick during May?

In May, Lerwick can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 34.8 mm across approximately 12 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

What are the typical wind conditions in Lerwick during May?

The average wind speed in Lerwick during May is 27 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Lerwick

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Lerwicks May weather 💧
Typically, Lerwick has 12 rainy days in May with a total of 34.8 mm of rainfall.

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