August · typical climate, not a forecast
Shetland in August
United Kingdom
Solid escape
14°C day · 11°C night · 51% rain · 15h daylight · quiet · €1,305 estimated
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Cool Score breakdown
Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in August.
- Temperature fit95
14.4°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window
w 26 - Heat escape55
6.1°C cooler than Tallinn
w 14 - Rain probability45
51% chance of rain on an average day
w 11 - Daylight hours93
15.4h of daylight mid-month
w 8 - Outdoor conditions76
Comfortable for a full day outside at 14.4°C
w 10 - Crowding72
Quiet for this month
w 8 - Flight + stay cost51
≈€1305 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget
w 12 - Nature access90
9/10 — wild ground within reach
w 6 - City atmosphere42
3/10 urban texture · 6/10 food scene
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Why Shetland in August
The 'simmer dim' twilight barely darkens all summer.
- Puffin colonies
- Iron age brochs
- Sea kayaking
What August in Shetland is actually like
In August, Shetland sits around 14°C by day and drops to about 11°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 6°C cooler than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.
Expect rain on roughly 51% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 15 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are quiet this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,305 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.
The 'simmer dim' twilight barely darkens all summer. Days here tend to fill up with puffin colonies, iron age brochs, sea kayaking — which is why Shetland scores 72 out of 100 for august: solid escape.
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