May weather forecast
Shetland, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shetland, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 5.4°C (41.7°F) and 10.4°C (50.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a cool 10.4°C (50.7°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. May introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 5.4°C (41.7°F) in Shetland.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Shetland, United Kingdom, in May, the average water temperature is 9.3°C (48.7°F).
Note: Dipping into 9.3°C (48.7°F) below 10°C (50°F) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 13°C (55.4°F) feels cold to the bone.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Shetland, United Kingdom, is 17h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 9:05 pm. On the last day of May, in Shetland, sunrise is at 3:50 am and sunset at 10:14 pm BST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Shetland, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Shetland?

In May, in Shetland, the average high-temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.4°C (41.7°F).

What is the driest month in Shetland?

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shetland in May?

In Shetland, in May, during 10.8 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the sea water temperature in May in Shetland?

In Shetland, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 9.3°C (48.7°F). Swimming in 9.3°C (48.7°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Shetland have in May?

In May, the average day length in Shetland, United Kingdom, is 17h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shetland?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 9:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shetland, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 3:50 am and sunset at 10:14 pm BST.

What month has the most sunshine in Shetland?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Shetland.

How many hours of sunshine does Shetland have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Shetland is 5.8h.

Average temperature in May
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 10.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).

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Average rainfall in May
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 53.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53.4mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in May - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in May: 9.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shetland, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shetland, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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