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Exploring Sumburgh

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

• Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
• Jarlshof
• Old Scatness
• St Ninian's Isle Tombolo
• Mousa Broch
• Quendale Watermill
• Shetland Crofthouse Museum

When making plans for your holiday in Sumburgh, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Lerwick (LSI-Sumburgh) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to find the one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Sumburgh?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Sumburgh, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Sumburgh 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 8°C and at night it is 5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 278 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 146 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 14°C and the night-time average is 12°C. Average precipitation for this season is 263 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 11°C and 6°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 371 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Sumburgh is 1058 mm.