Shetland Islands (Lerwick)
January
Weather in Shetland Islands for January 2027
Your guide to Shetland Islands weather in January - trends and predictions
Shetland Islands typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 9 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Shetland Islands at the beginning of January is 3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 4.7 °C by the end of January.
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3
Dry days
19
Rainy days
9
Snow days
5°/4°
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45 km/h
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77 %
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Shetland Islands Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Shetland Islands
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January weather in Shetland Islands day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Blizzard | 4° /1° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Blizzard | 4° /0° | 7.1 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Light snow showers | 2° /-1° | 5 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Light snow showers | 3° /0° | 5.8 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 5 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /0° | 4.1 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Blizzard | 3° /0° | 3.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. |  Light sleet showers | 2° /1° | 8.8 mm | 4 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Blizzard | 5° /1° | 6.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Light sleet showers | 5° /3° | 4.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. |  Sunny | 5° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. |  Overcast | 6° /2° | 15.9 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /5° | 7.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. |  Light rain shower | 8° /6° | 8.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. |  Light drizzle | 8° /6° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /7° | 5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Light drizzle | 9° /6° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /7° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /6° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /5° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 8° /4° | 2.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /4° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Light rain shower | 4° /3° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Light sleet showers | 5° /2° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light sleet showers | 5° /3° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light sleet showers | 5° /3° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Light sleet showers | 5° /3° | 4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Light rain shower | 5° /4° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Light rain shower | 5° /3° | 4.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /2° | 6.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /3° | 4.5 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Shetland Islands in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Shetland Islands forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Shetland Islands in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Shetland Islands during January?
During January, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 5° and lows near 4°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Shetland Islands during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 137.6 mm is expected in Shetland Islands during January, occurring over more than 19 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Shetland Islands in January 2027?
Shetland Islands experiences an average snowfall of 11.2 cm during January, occurring over 9 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Shetland Islands during January?
The average wind speed in Shetland Islands during January is 45 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Shetland Islands snow forecast January 2027
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On average, Shetland Islands sees 9 snowy days during January, with approximately 11.2 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Shetland Islands
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Typically, Shetland Islands has 19 rainy days in January with a total of 137.6 mm of rainfall.
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