What’s the climate like in Orkney Islands?
The current climate in Orkney Islands features temperatures ranging from a high of 16°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Orkney Islands in recent years was 23°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in February 2018.
On average, Orkney Islands gets 1153 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,4 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Orkney Islands?
The best time to visit Orkney Islands for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Orkney Islands.
Climate Table of Orkney Islands
The climate table of Orkney Islands shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 157 | 103 | 108 | 76 | 71 | 36 | 59 | 69 | 140 | 106 | 124 | 104 |
Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 3,6 | 1,4 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,2 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 16°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 1153 mm per year, averaging 96 mm per month
- Snowfall: 7,4 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in June, 59 mm in July and 69 mm in August
- Wettest months: 157 mm in January, 140 mm in September and 124 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Orkney Islands
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Orkney Islands
This graph shows how much rainfall Orkney Islands, Scotland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Orkney Islands
This graph shows how much snow Orkney Islands, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Orkney Islands
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Orkney Islands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Orkney Islands
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Orkney Islands, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Orkney Islands
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Orkney Islands, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Orkney Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Orkney Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.