Scotland, UK
Lerwick cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Lerwick in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 59°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 44°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 44%fewest rain days (April)
- 71%most rain days (January)
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Weather in Lerwick by month
Average highs run from 44°F (7°C) in January to 59°F (15°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in April and the most in January. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44 / 38°F7 / 3°C | 71% | 22 mph36 km/h | 46°F8°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| February | 44 / 38°F7 / 3°C | 64% | 21 mph35 km/h | 46°F8°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| March | 45 / 38°F7 / 4°C | 60% | 19 mph31 km/h | 46°F8°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 48 / 41°F9 / 5°C | 44% | 16 mph27 km/h | 47°F8°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| May | 53 / 46°F12 / 8°C | 48% | 16 mph27 km/h | 49°F10°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 56 / 49°F14 / 10°C | 57% | 17 mph28 km/h | 53°F11°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| July | 59 / 52°F15 / 11°C | 66% | 15 mph24 km/h | 56°F14°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| August | 59 / 53°F15 / 11°C | 62% | 17 mph28 km/h | 56°F14°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 57 / 50°F14 / 10°C | 50% | 18 mph30 km/h | 55°F13°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| October | 52 / 46°F11 / 8°C | 63% | 20 mph33 km/h | 53°F12°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| November | 48 / 42°F9 / 6°C | 60% | 21 mph34 km/h | 50°F10°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| December | 44 / 38°F7 / 3°C | 62% | 21 mph33 km/h | 48°F9°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Lerwick
3 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 162026 | RotterdamHolland America Line | Calls | 14 nights from Rotterdam (Amsterdam) |
| Thu, Oct 292026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Calls | 15 nights from Dover |
| Fri, May 282027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Lerwick
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.