Lerwick in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lerwick in october 2024
The weather in Lerwick in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
19%
17%
11%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
23%
19%
13%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
23%
17%
16%
Weather at 3am
52°F
42%
20%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lerwick in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lerwick in october.
The climate of Lerwick in october is bad
the weather in Lerwick in october is wet (with 7.1in of precipitation over 13 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in september there is an average of 5.7in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is rather cool in that area this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Lerwick is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Lerwick in october with a maximum record of 58°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2020.
In october in Lerwick, the days on average last 10:10. Sunrise is at 06:45 and sets at 16:55.
With an unfavorable weather, october is not the best time to go in that area in Scotland.
October: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in october, there are destinations with better weather than Lerwick:
In october, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Dundee, Glen Trool, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have a tolerable climate, but better than Lerwick.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lerwick in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 39km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lerwick in october 2023:
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
52°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in october
Cities near Lerwick:
| Shetland islands in october | bad weather |
| Kirkwall in october | bad weather |
| Orkney islands in october | bad weather |
| Thurso in october | bad weather |
| Wick in october | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in october | bad weather |
| Durness in october | bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in october | bad weather |
| Brora in october | bad weather |
| Macduff in october | bad weather |
| Buckie in october | bad weather |
| Peterhead in october | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Lerwick
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Weather data for Lerwick in october:
Weather data for Lerwick for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lerwick. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lerwick can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lerwick.