Best time to visit Kirkwall, Orkney

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When is the best time to visit Kirkwall, Orkney?

The best time to visit Kirkwall, Orkney is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Kirkwall, Orkney6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Kirkwall, Orkney6
    Feb
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Kirkwall, Orkney7
    Mar
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Kirkwall, Orkney9
    Apr
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Kirkwall, Orkney12
    May
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Kirkwall, Orkney14
    Jun
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Kirkwall, Orkney15
    Jul
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Kirkwall, Orkney15
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Kirkwall, Orkney14
    Sep
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Kirkwall, Orkney11
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Kirkwall, Orkney8
    Nov
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Kirkwall, Orkney7
    Dec

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Which is the warmest month in Kirkwall, Orkney?

The warmest time of year in Kirkwall, Orkney is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 15°C.

Which month has the most rain in Kirkwall, Orkney?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Kirkwall, Orkney with 119mm on average. There are normally 24 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kirkwall, Orkney?

The sunniest time of year in Kirkwall, Orkney is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 31% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kirkwall, Orkney?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Kirkwall, Orkney in August when the water temperature reaches 13°C.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Kirkwall, Orkney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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