average winter temperatures shetland islands
The Shetland Islands have a maritime sub arctic climate with long mild winters and short cold summers. The climate is moderate because of the influence of the warm sea water. During the winter months temperatures will be 5 degrees on average. During the months of March and April temperatures may rise over 10 degrees Celsius. Summers are relatively cold with temperatures around 20 degrees on average. The warmest month on record had an average temperature of 27.2 degrees Celsius.