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Exploring Scalloway

The city of Scalloway has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Scalloway include:

• Scalloway Castle
• Shetland Bus Memorial
• Scalloway Museum
• Clickimin Broch
• Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
• Lerwick Town Hall
• Coastal Walk to the Knab

When making plans for your holiday in Scalloway, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Scalloway?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Scalloway, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Scalloway are typically August and July, whereas the coldest months are usually February and January. The months with the most rain are November and December, whereas June and April have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 7°C and at night it is 5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 297 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 12°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 150 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 11°C. Average precipitation for this season is 267 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 11°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 390 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Scalloway is 1104 mm.