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Weather in Shetland Islands for May 2026

Your guide to Shetland Islands weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Shetland Islands during May is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Shetland Islands snow forecast for May 2026, 3 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Monday, 4 May.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Shetland Islands predicts temperatures to be around 8 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Shetland Islands at the beginning of May is 7.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 11.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Shetland Islands 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

Shetland Islands 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
6°
5
Patchy rain possible
6°
6
Patchy rain possible
7°
7
Patchy rain possible
8°
8
Patchy rain possible
9°
9
Partly cloudy
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
8°
11
Moderate rain
8°
12
Patchy rain possible
9°
13
Partly cloudy
10°
14
Patchy rain possible
10°
15
Patchy rain possible
9°
16
Patchy rain possible
9°
17
Partly cloudy
10°
18
Overcast
10°
19
Patchy rain possible
11°
20
Partly cloudy
11°
21
Sunny
11°
22
Light rain shower
11°
23
Patchy rain possible
11°
24
Patchy rain possible
11°
25
Overcast
11°
26
Thundery outbreaks possible
11°
27
Partly cloudy
11°
28
Patchy rain possible
11°
29
Patchy rain possible
11°
30
Partly cloudy
12°
31
Patchy rain possible
11°

Temperatures trend during May in Shetland Islands

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Shetland Islands day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 11° /7° 1.6 mm 0 cm
2 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /6° 0.8 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /4° 0.7 mm 0 cm
4 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /3° 4.8 mm 0.5 cm
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /4° 2.1 mm 0.1 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /4° 0.6 mm 0.2 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 4.8 mm 0 cm
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 2 mm 0 cm
9 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
11 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /6° 17 mm 0 cm
12 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /7° 0.4 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /9° 0.6 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /8° 1.5 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
20 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
22 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 11° /8° 3.4 mm 0 cm
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 0.3 mm 0 cm
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /8° 1.9 mm 0 cm
25 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /9° 3.8 mm 0 cm
26 May Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 11° /9° 1.6 mm 0 cm
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /9° 0.9 mm 0 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 1.2 mm 0 cm
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 1 mm 0 cm
30 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /8° 0.5 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /9° 8 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Shetland Islands in May - FAQ

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

In May, Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands during May?

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

Shetland Islands snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Shetland Islands’s snowy potential this May ❄️

May rainfall patterns in Shetland Islands

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