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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Orkney, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 1.9°C (35.4°F) and an average high of 6.4°C (43.5°F). January and February represent the coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F). Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Orkney, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 1.7°C (35.1°F) and 6.4°C (43.5°F). January and February mark Orkney's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F). Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a frosty month in Orkney, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average low of 2.4°C (36.3°F) and an average high of 7.6°C (45.7°F). The advent of March reveals an average high-temperature of a still frosty 7.6°C (45.7°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, the same as March, in Orkney, United Kingdom, is a frosty spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.8°C (38.8°F) and max 9.5°C (49.1°F). The beginning of April records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Orkney, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 5.6°C (42.1°F) and 12°C (53.6°F). As Orkney steps into May, the average high-temperature is measured at a fresh 12°C (53.6°F), displaying minor differences from April's 9.5°C (49.1°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a mild month in Orkney, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.1°C (46.6°F) and 14°C (57.2°F). As Orkney transitions from May to June, the average high-temperatures adjust to a mild 14°C (57.2°F), nearly the same as the previous 12°C (53.6°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Orkney, United Kingdom, is a moderate summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.2°C (50.4°F) and max 15.9°C (60.6°F). The commencement of July introduces an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.9°C (60.6°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Orkney, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.3°C (50.5°F) and max 16°C (60.8°F). August, known for its average high temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F), is the warmest month. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Orkney, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.1°C (57.4°F) and an average low of 8.8°C (47.8°F). Orkney greets September with an average high-temperature of a mild 14.1°C (57.4°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Orkney, United Kingdom, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.7°C (44.1°F) and max 11.4°C (52.5°F). Orkney observes an average high-temperature of a cool 11.4°C (52.5°F) in October, barely different from 14.1°C (57.4°F) in September. Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Orkney, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.2°C (39.6°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F). The initiation of November records an average high-temperature of a frosty 8.6°C (47.5°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Orkney, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.8°C (44.2°F) and 2.3°C (36.1°F). Orkney starts December with an average high-temperature of a still chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from November. Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Orkney?
During January and February, Orkney experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F).
How much does it rain in Orkney?
In Orkney, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.7 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.
What month is the sea coldest in Orkney?
With an average sea temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
What is the driest month in Orkney?
The month with the least rainfall in Orkney, United Kingdom, is May, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.
What month has the most sunshine in Orkney?
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.
When are the longest days in Orkney?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 18min of daylight.
What are the warmest months in Orkney?
August, known for its average high temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F), is the warmest month.
When is the sea warmest in Orkney?
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).
What is the wettest month in Orkney?
The wettest months are October and November, with an average 126mm (4.96") of rainfall.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Orkney?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am, and the time zone reverts from GMT to BST.
What is the month with the shortest days in Orkney?
With an average of 6h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Orkney?
December has the least sunshine of the year in Orkney, with an average of 0.8h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Orkney, United Kingdom
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in January:
109.7mm - Average rainfall in February:
93.3mm - Average rainfall in March:
95.7mm - Average rainfall in April:
60.3mm - Average rainfall in May:
48mm - Average rainfall in June:
52.7mm
- Average rainfall in July:
57.4mm - Average rainfall in August:
66.3mm - Average rainfall in September:
95.3mm - Average rainfall in October:
126mm - Average rainfall in November:
126mm - Average rainfall in December:
107.8mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in January:
20.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
16.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
17.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
10.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
10.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11.6 days - Average rainfall days in August:
12.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
16.2 days - Average rainfall days in October:
19.6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
20.8 days - Average rainfall days in December:
18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature
Orkney, United Kingdom
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in January:
7h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
9h and 2min - Average daylight in March:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in April:
14h and 3min - Average daylight in May:
16h and 5min - Average daylight in June:
18h and 2min
- Average daylight in July:
17h and 4min - Average daylight in August:
15h and 2min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 5min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
7h and 5min - Average daylight in December:
6h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January:
1h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
2h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
3h and 1min - Average sunshine in April:
4h and 4min - Average sunshine in May:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in June:
5h and 0min
- Average sunshine in July:
4h and 2min - Average sunshine in August:
4h and 1min - Average sunshine in September:
3h and 3min - Average sunshine in October:
2h and 2min - Average sunshine in November:
1h and 2min - Average sunshine in December:
0h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
