Lerwick Weather in October

The climate in Lerwick during October can be summarized as cool and wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lerwick and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lerwick with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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 October 2024.