Lerwick Weather in February

What's the weather like in Lerwick (Scotland) in February 2024?

The climate in Lerwick during February can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

February is in the winter in Lerwick and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Lerwick weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.3°C 41.5°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 3.2°C 37.8°F
Daily sunshine 2.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 8.1°C 46.6°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 27.7kph 17 mph

On average February is the 6th driest month of the year in Lerwick with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Lerwick

Lerwick average temperature in February

February rainfall

Lerwick average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Lerwick average rain in February

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lerwick in February 2024.

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Lerwick weather stats

Lerwick weather statistics
Hottest month: August 14.2°C 57.6°F
Driest month: June 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: February 5.2°C 41.4°F
Wettest month: November 140mm 5.5ins
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