Shetland Weather in October
What's the weather like in Shetland (Scotland) in October 2025?
The climate in Shetland during October can be summarized as cool and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Shetland 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.
| Daytime temperature | 10.4°C 50.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.4°C 43.5°F |
| Average temperature | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 131 mm 5.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 24 days |
| Sea temperature | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Windspeed | 26.9kph 17 mph |
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shetland 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.
October temperatures in Shetland
October rainfall
October 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 October 2025.
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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