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Lerwick in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Lerwick in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

45.0 °F

Average:

47.4 °F

Maximum:

51.9 °F

Sea water temperature in Lerwick in May

In the city of Lerwick, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 45.0°F on May 2, 2018, with an average temperature being 47.4°F and a maximum temperature reaching 51.9°F on May 31, 2024.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 47.4°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 46.1°F 46.4°F 45.7°F
May 2 46.3°F 46.9°F 45.8°F
May 3 46.3°F 47.6°F 45.7°F
May 4 46.5°F 48.1°F 45.8°F
May 5 46.6°F 48.1°F 45.8°F
May 6 46.7°F 48.2°F 45.9°F
May 7 46.7°F 48.2°F 46.0°F
May 8 46.5°F 47.5°F 46.2°F
May 9 46.6°F 47.4°F 46.1°F
May 10 46.8°F 47.4°F 46.3°F
May 11 46.8°F 47.4°F 46.4°F
May 12 46.9°F 47.5°F 46.5°F
May 13 47.0°F 47.6°F 46.7°F
May 14 47.1°F 47.7°F 46.7°F
May 15 47.2°F 48.6°F 46.6°F
May 16 47.3°F 49.0°F 47.0°F
May 17 47.6°F 49.5°F 47.1°F
May 18 47.6°F 49.9°F 47.0°F
May 19 47.7°F 49.7°F 46.9°F
May 20 47.8°F 50.1°F 47.5°F
May 21 48.1°F 50.8°F 47.6°F
May 22 48.2°F 51.6°F 47.2°F
May 23 48.3°F 51.4°F 47.4°F
May 24 48.3°F 50.7°F 47.6°F
May 25 48.3°F 50.8°F 47.2°F
May 26 48.4°F 50.6°F 47.4°F
May 27 48.5°F 51.1°F 47.4°F
May 28 48.5°F 51.5°F 47.5°F
May 29 48.5°F 51.2°F 47.5°F
May 30 48.8°F 51.8°F 47.6°F
May 31 49.0°F 51.9°F 47.6°F

Sea water temperature in Lerwick by month

In an average year, Lerwick offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Lerwick was recorded on July 30, 2014, reaching a 57.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 21, 2018, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 46.6°F in Winter, 45.8°F in Spring, 52.9°F in Summer, and 52.3°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 45.4°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 50.7°F.