Best time to swim in Shetland islands in Scotland Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Shetland islands in Scotland? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Shetland islands and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Shetland islands, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Shetland islands: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Shetland islands in Scotland? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' records) and our opinion on swimming in the table below.

Month Sea temperature
January 48°F (min: 46°F/max: 49°F)
February 47°F (min: 45°F/max: 49°F)
March 47°F (min: 45°F/max: 48°F)
April 47°F (min: 46°F/max: 48°F)
May 49°F (min: 47°F/max: 51°F)
June 52°F (min: 49°F/max: 56°F)
July 56°F (min: 53°F/max: 58°F)
August 56°F (min: 54°F/max: 59°F)
September 56°F (min: 53°F/max: 58°F)
October 54°F (min: 51°F/max: 55°F)
November 52°F (min: 51°F/max: 53°F)
December 49°F (min: 48°F/max: 52°F)

Water temperature variation in Shetland islands throughout the year

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