Lerwick is the main port and capital of the Shetland Islands, located in the north of Scotland. It is the most northerly town in the United Kingdom and lies about 200 miles off the coast of mainland Scotland.
The town of Lerwick has a population of around 7,500 people and is located on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. It is a popular tourist destination, with its picturesque harbour, historic buildings, and stunning views of the surrounding islands.
The port of Lerwick is one of the busiest in the UK, and its harbour has been used for centuries for fishing, trading and whaling. The town also has a number of historic sites, including the ruins of Fort Charlotte, built in 1665 by the Dutch, and the remains of the Bressay Lighthouse, built in 1858.
Lerwick has a long and fascinating history. It was once a Norse settlement, with evidence of Viking activity dating back to the 9th century. In the 16th century, Lerwick was a thriving trading port, and it was here that the first Scottish Parliament met in 1604. During the 18th century, Lerwick was a key port for the whaling industry and the first Shetland flag was flown here in 1871.
Today, Lerwick is a vibrant and modern town, with a range of shops, restaurants, and attractions. It is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Up Helly Aa fire festival, the Shetland Folk Festival, and the Lerwick Summer Festival.
Lerwick is a beautiful and unique place, with a fascinating history and plenty to offer visitors. It is an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic Scottish experience.
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Lerwick in Great Britain has a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters. In the summer, temperatures can reach up to 15°C and in the winter, temperatures can drop to as low as -3°C. Spring and autumn are mild with temperatures ranging from 5-10°C. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average of 880mm per year. Snowfall is rare but can occur during the winter months.
Our weather forecast for Lerwick helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Apr. 18th 2024 Apr. 18th 2024 | max: 7.6 °C min: 6.1 °C |
31.7 m/s 40.3 m/s |
94.9 % 18.1 m |
81.6 % 1,008 hPa |
05:37:24 20:31:59 |
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Apr. 19th 2024 Apr. 19th 2024 | max: 6.9 °C min: 4.1 °C |
42.5 m/s 57.2 m/s |
82.8 % 23.2 m |
71.1 % 1,012 hPa |
05:34:29 20:34:29 |
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Apr. 20th 2024 Apr. 20th 2024 | max: 9.3 °C min: 3.9 °C |
24.8 m/s 33.1 m/s |
97.8 % 15.7 m |
80.3 % 1,023 hPa |
05:31:35 20:36:59 |
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Apr. 21st 2024 Apr. 21st 2024 | max: 10.0 °C min: 7.8 °C |
32.8 m/s 52.9 m/s |
98.2 % 20.9 m |
91.5 % 1,025 hPa |
05:28:41 20:39:29 |
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Apr. 22nd 2024 Apr. 22nd 2024 | max: 8.4 °C min: 5.5 °C |
42.1 m/s 60.1 m/s |
74.7 % 23.6 m |
81.1 % 1,016 hPa |
05:25:48 20:42:00 |
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Apr. 23rd 2024 Apr. 23rd 2024 | max: 8.4 °C min: 5.4 °C |
35.6 m/s 51.7 m/s |
44.9 % 24.1 m |
73.9 % 1,015 hPa |
05:22:56 20:44:30 |
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Apr. 24th 2024 Apr. 24th 2024 | max: 7.4 °C min: 4.7 °C |
26.9 m/s 42.0 m/s |
91.9 % 24.1 m |
72.9 % 1,015 hPa |
05:20:04 20:47:01 |
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Apr. 25th 2024 Apr. 25th 2024 | max: 7.9 °C min: 4.4 °C |
22.7 m/s 27.7 m/s |
97.3 % 23.7 m |
69.8 % 1,010 hPa |
05:17:14 20:49:31 |
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Apr. 26th 2024 Apr. 26th 2024 | max: 8.7 °C min: 4 °C |
20.9 m/s 25.6 m/s |
73.5 % 24.1 m |
76.7 % 1,014 hPa |
05:14:24 20:52:02 |
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Apr. 27th 2024 Apr. 27th 2024 | max: 8.4 °C min: 5.2 °C |
22.0 m/s 25.9 m/s |
52.1 % 24.1 m |
79.8 % 1,019 hPa |
05:11:36 20:54:32 |
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Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 9.1 °C min: 5 °C |
37.7 m/s 60.0 m/s |
48.8 % 22.1 m |
82.0 % 1,019 hPa |
05:08:48 20:57:03 |
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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 9.4 °C min: 6.9 °C |
41.0 m/s 66.2 m/s |
99.3 % 7.8 m |
95.1 % 1,012 hPa |
05:06:02 20:59:33 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 8.8 °C min: 7.5 °C |
22.3 m/s 33.1 m/s |
99.3 % 13.1 m |
94.9 % 1,019 hPa |
05:03:16 21:02:03 |
Would you like to travel to Lerwick on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Lerwick.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 18th 2024 Thursday, 18th of Apr. 2024 | Silver Endeavour | 01:15 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Apr. 2024 | Silver Endeavour | 02:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
Apr. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Apr. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 1st 2024 Wednesday, 1st of May 2024 | MS Rotterdam | 08:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 10th 2024 Friday, 10th of May 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | LE BELLOT | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
May 13th 2024 Monday, 13th of May 2024 | MSC Virtuosa | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 19th 2024 Sunday, 19th of May 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 20th 2024 Monday, 20th of May 2024 | MSC Virtuosa | 09:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
May 22nd 2024 Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 22nd 2024 Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 07:00 am | 12:30 pm | |
May 25th 2024 Saturday, 25th of May 2024 | Norwegian Star | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 26th 2024 Sunday, 26th of May 2024 | Silver Endeavour | 07:30 am | 01:00 pm | |
May 27th 2024 Monday, 27th of May 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 30th 2024 Thursday, 30th of May 2024 | Seabourn Venture | 08:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
May 31st 2024 Friday, 31st of May 2024 | MS Deutschland | 08:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
May 31st 2024 Friday, 31st of May 2024 | Seabourn Venture | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 3rd 2024 Monday, 3rd of Jun. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 5th 2024 Wednesday, 5th of Jun. 2024 | Caribbean Princess | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 7th 2024 Friday, 7th of Jun. 2024 | MS Hamburg | 08:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 11th 2024 Tuesday, 11th of Jun. 2024 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 01:30 pm | 07:00 pm | |
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 17th 2024 Monday, 17th of Jun. 2024 | MS Sirena | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jun. 17th 2024 Monday, 17th of Jun. 2024 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 | Costa Favolosa | 01:00 pm | 09:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 27th 2024 Thursday, 27th of Jun. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 28th 2024 Friday, 28th of Jun. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jul. 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 3rd 2024 Wednesday, 3rd of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 9th 2024 Tuesday, 9th of Jul. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 11th 2024 Thursday, 11th of Jul. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 17th 2024 Wednesday, 17th of Jul. 2024 | MS Rotterdam | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 19th 2024 Friday, 19th of Jul. 2024 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Jul. 2024 | P&O Arcadia | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 21st 2024 Sunday, 21st of Jul. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Jul. 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 23rd 2024 Tuesday, 23rd of Jul. 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 25th 2024 Thursday, 25th of Jul. 2024 | MS Artania | 12:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | MS Insignia | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Jul. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Aug. 2nd 2024 Friday, 2nd of Aug. 2024 | Regal Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 5th 2024 Monday, 5th of Aug. 2024 | LE CHAMPLAIN | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Aug. 6th 2024 Tuesday, 6th of Aug. 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 11:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 8th 2024 Thursday, 8th of Aug. 2024 | Seven Seas Mariner | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Aug. 13th 2024 Tuesday, 13th of Aug. 2024 | Costa Favolosa | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 13th 2024 Tuesday, 13th of Aug. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 14th 2024 Wednesday, 14th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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