Shetland Weather in September

What's the weather like in Shetland (Scotland) in September 2024?

The climate in Shetland during September can be summarized as mild and damp.

September is in the fall / autumn in Shetland and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Shetland weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.5°C 54.6°F
Nightly temperature 8.1°C 46.5°F
Average temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 24.5kph 15 mph

On average September is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shetland with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

September temperatures in Shetland

Shetland average temperature in September

September rainfall

Shetland average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Shetland average rain in September

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 September 2024.

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Shetland weather stats

Shetland 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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