The Shetland Islands are a beautiful place to visit in Scotland year-round, with each season offering its own unique experiences and in honesty, there is no one “best” time to visit, as it really depends on what you’re looking for.
When I visited it was the middle of July, so I got to enjoy Unst Fest and some nice weather with long daylight hours. But, I’m sure I’ll be visiting Shetland again, and when I do, I think it would be in January as the Up-Helly-A’ just looks too good to miss! But more on that in a bit.
So with that in mind, let’s take a dive into a few things to consider to help you decide what is the best time to visit the Shetland Islands, but first a bold statement …
When is the best time to visit the Shetland Islands?
Late June or early July is the best time in my opinion. It is not the main season yet, so won’t be too busy and you can find some good value in accommodation, also the days are long and you’ll have a good chance of nice weather.
So…