Shetland Weather in January
What's the weather like in Shetland (Scotland) in January 2024?
The climate in Shetland during January can be summarized as cool and wet.
January is in the winter in Shetland and is typically the 2nd 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.
| Daytime temperature | 5.4°C 41.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.3°C 34.3°F |
| Average temperature | 3.4°C 38.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 0.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 129 mm 5.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 26 days |
| Sea temperature | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
| Humidity | 89% |
| Windspeed | 30.7kph 19 mph |
On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shetland with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Shetland
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 Shetland in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Shetland weather stats
| 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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