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Exploring Sandness

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

• Esha Ness Lighthouse
• Esha Ness Cliffs
• Shetland Bus Memorial
• Staneydale Temple
• Tangwick Haa Museum
• Scalloway Museum
• Scalloway Museum

When making plans for your trip to Sandness, you can also use ebookers to find 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 work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Sandness?

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

Here's a rundown 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 303 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 154 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 265 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 11°C and 5°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 395 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Sandness is 1117 mm.