Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Lerwick and a total of 0.9 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Lerwick weather in May 2026
Click on a day for an hourly weather forecast
Wednesday
May 6
0.9 cm
6° / 3°
Thursday
May 7
3.3 mm
8° / 4°
Friday
May 8
1 mm
8° / 6°
Saturday
May 9
1.3 mm
6° / 5°
Sunday
May 10
2 mm
7° / 5°
Monday
May 11
0.3 mm
8° / 5°
Tuesday
May 12
1 mm
8° / 6°
Wednesday
May 13
0.5 mm
8° / 5°
Thursday
May 14
2 mm
8° / 6°
Friday
May 15
0.3 mm
7° / 6°
Saturday
May 16
1 mm
9° / 6°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
9° / 6°
Monday
May 18
0.3 mm
9° / 6°
Tuesday
May 19
7 mm
9° / 8°
🌨️ Snowy days in Lerwick 2026 (May)
The average weather in Lerwick in May
The temperatures in Lerwick in May are quite cold with temperatures between 8°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Lerwick during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lerwick in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Lerwick in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lerwick before you arrive.
Temperatures
9° / 8°
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
25
Rainfall
56
mm
Sun Hours
3.8
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Lerwick in other months
Lerwick annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 5° | 13 | 18 | 0 | 122 mm | Bad | Lerwick in January |
| February | 7° / 5° | 11 | 17 | 0 | 91 mm | Bad | Lerwick in February |
| March | 7° / 5° | 9 | 21 | 1 | 84 mm | Bad | Lerwick in March |
| April | 8° / 6° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 51 mm | Ok | Lerwick in April |
| May | 9° / 8° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 56 mm | Ok | Lerwick in May |
| June | 12° / 10° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 47 mm | Ok | Lerwick in June |
| July | 13° / 12° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 69 mm | Ok | Lerwick in July |
| August | 14° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 94 mm | Ok | Lerwick in August |
| September | 13° / 11° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 99 mm | Bad | Lerwick in September |
| October | 11° / 9° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 128 mm | Bad | Lerwick in October |
| November | 10° / 7° | 12 | 18 | 0 | 133 mm | Bad | Lerwick in November |
| December | 8° / 6° | 13 | 18 | 0 | 132 mm | Bad | Lerwick in December |
Temperatures in Lerwick in May
Rain in Lerwick in May
Weather in Lerwick in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Lerwick in May?
The average temperature in Lerwick in May is 8/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Lerwick in May?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in Lerwick during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Lerwick?
The weather in Lerwick in May is ok.
Can it snow in Lerwick in May?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in Lerwick in May.
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